Gatlinburg Chamber Foundation

The Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit organization, provides academic scholarship opportunities for traditional and non-traditional students in our community, along with business and community educational opportunities.

Premier Sponsor

The Premier Sponsor program invites Chamber Members to make an annual, one-time donation to the Chamber and Foundation to support the fundraising efforts to and programs throughout the year. Benefits of sponsorship include business recognition on Chamber social media platforms, in the bi-weekly CVB/Chamber enewsletter, and all Chamber and Foundation events.

Foundation Events

The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosts several events throughout the year to bring much needed funding. Chamber Members can support these vital programs by sponsoring events, donating prizes, and participating in the events.

Chamber Picnic

The Annual Chamber Picnic, honors past presidents and scholarship recipients. It allows the...

Foundation Partner

The Foundation also works alongside Friends of the Smokies to provide resources to preserve and protect black bears.

Friends of the Smokies

Since 1993, Friends of the Smokies has raised more than $62 million to preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Become a Friend today!

2024 Traditional Student Scholarship Recipients

Chamber Foundation 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Nine of the thirteen Class of 2024 Traditional Student Scholarship recipients at the Annual Picnic this year.

2024 Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Recipients

2024 Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Recipients
Two of the four Non-Traditional Student Scholarship recipients at the 25th Annual Golf Tournament this year.

Gatlinburg Chamber Foundation Activities

$75,000 Donation to Mountain Hope

The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation was fortunate enough to donate $75,000 to Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic, a local community clinic offering affordable and quality healthcare to those...

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic hosted a Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at their new Gatlinburg location. The expression of gratitude was truly heartfelt...