Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in partnership with Friends of the Smokies, has completed a full reconstruction of the historic John Messer Barn in Greenbrier following extensive storm damage…
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Gatlinburg has been selected as one of Blue Ridge Outdoors’ 2026 Top 100 Adventure Towns, earning a spot in the publication’s Small-Town category. The annual recognition celebrates communities…
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Abrams Fall Trail will be closed Monday through Thursday during construction. Beginning Aug. 24, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Abrams Falls Trail from Monday through Thursday each…
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Gatlinburg is stepping into the national spotlight this summer, with the Smoky Mountain destination featured across major television and media platforms that are bringing its food, attractions…
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Gatlinburg recognized statewide for excellence in public works and innovation The City of Gatlinburg received two Tennessee Municipal League Achievement Awards, presented at the 86th annual TML…
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The City of Gatlinburg and the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau are proud to announce that Gatlinburg has officially been designated as the “Gateway to the Smokies”, through the approval of…
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The tennis courts at the Don Watson Tennis Center, located at Mynatt Park, will close beginning May 11 to undergo an extensive renovation and resurfacing project. The courts will remain closed for the…
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A new voice is calling from the Smokies. The Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the launch of its official podcast, Gatlinburg: The Podcast is Calling , with the first episode…
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Beginning April 30, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will transition its backcountry permit reservation system to Recreation.gov. This transition will improve reliability, security and customer…
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Beginning May 4, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Bullhead Trail from Monday through Thursday each week, excluding federal holidays, through November 19. During this time, the park will…
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