A famous Bald Eagle is coming to Marion and you can meet him!

Challenger was born in 1989 and turns 30 this year. He lives at the American Eagle Foundation, located at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.

For the past 25 years, Challenger has traveled coast to coast performing free-flight appearances and gloved appearances at national sporting events, conventions, conference, galas, fundraisers, schools and other events. He will be retiring this year.