Press Releases
Gatlinburg is Open - The Mountains Are Calling
Gatlinburg remains fully open and ready to welcome visitors. While portions of Great Smoky...
Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed as cleanup continues following landslide
The Gatlinburg Bypass in Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains closed as crews...
Cherokee Orchard Road to be Closed for Emergency Slope Repair Beginning September 22
An emergency slope repair on a portion of Cherokee Orchard Road will require a full closure...
Newfound Gap Road to reopen ahead of schedule following major repairs
The National Park Service (NPS) will fully reopen US 441/Newfound Gap Road on September 12...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors that feeding bears is illegal and dangerous
Park rangers have responded to three reports of visitors feeding bears this week The...
NPS and FHA work towards expedited repair of US 441/Newfound Gap Rd
Agencies expect to award contract in August and complete construction in early October The...
City Of Gatlinburg Honored With Tennessee Municipal League Award For Excellence In Municipal Govern
The City of Gatlinburg is proud to announce it has been awarded the Excellence in Municipal...
New Exhibit ‘ Dragons ’ Launches at Ripley ’ s Aquarium of the Smokies
A Quarter-Century of Marine Magic, Family Fun, and an All-New Exhibit! Ripley’s...
City of Gatlinburg Announces Completion of Mynatt Park Playground
A newly completed playground at Mynatt Park has opened a new playground, which is a vibrant...
Whitewater Rafting Returns to the Pigeon River Following Flood Recovery
Whitewater rafting season is officially underway on the Pigeon River, as outfitters across...
Discover the Smokies with new summer and fall public programs
Join us this summer and fall for a series of exciting, family-friendly programs in Great...
Country Music Artist Logan Crosby Named Grand Marshal for Gatlinburg’s 50th Annual July 4th Midnight
The Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce Logan Crosby, a rising...
Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin on June 18
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer the first Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Day of the...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park begins multi-year rehabilitation of Bullhead Trail
NPS to implement weekday closures of Bullhead Trail starting May 5 The National Park...
Whiteoak Sink group size limited for wildflower viewing
As Spring begins, Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors of group size limits...
Gatlinburg Website Redesign Wins Multiple Prestigious Marketing Awards
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Gatlinburg.com, the official website for the Gatlinburg...
Parkwide Fire Ban in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Due to dry conditions, low relative humidity, a continued high fire danger, and a high wind...
Gatlinburg Trout Facility Renovations Completed
The City of Gatlinburg is proud to announce the grand reopening of the Gatlinburg Trout...
National Park Service to begin major rehabilitation of Laurel Falls Trail in January
The National Park Service (NPS) will begin a major rehabilitation on Laurel Falls Trail,...
Park Program Welcomes People with disabilities into the Backcountry
Growing up, Blount County native Carly Pearson considered time outdoors a way of life. When...