Looking out toward Cherokee, NC you could see the light pollution just above the Smoky's. I was standing in Newfound Gap, well away from the city lights so I was able to still capture the Milkyway.

Camera: Nikon D7100
Lens: Nikkor 35mm ƒ1.8
Tripod: Manfrotto
Shutter Release: Yes
No Filter
Focal Length: 35 mm
Shutter Speed: 20/1 sec
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
ISO: 800