Press Releases
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...
Gatlinburg Recognized as “Best Place to Visit for Fall” (2024) by USA Today
Top National Publication Recognizes Gatlinburg’s spectacular fall season, featuring...
Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Smokies
U.S. Board of Geographic Names Approves Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Name Change...
Upcoming morning closures of Clingmans Dome Road for educational programs
Clingmans Dome Road will be closed the mornings of September 10, 12 and 16 to facilitate...
Gatlinburg Bypass closed to all traffic starting August 21 for bridge rehabilitation
Road will be reopened by August 26; Gatlinburg Overlook and Campbell Lead Road will remain...
City of Gatlinburg Enhances Educational Efforts on Bear Safety
The City of Gatlinburg has enhanced its commitment to educating residents and visitors...
Arrowmont is Partnering with Ole Smoky Distillery to Expand Their Veterans’ Scholarship Program
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts has announced their plan to expand veteran scholarships...
Gatlinburg Trout Facility Undergoing Renovations
A total renovation of the Gatlinburg Trout Facility is underway at Gatlinburg’s...
NPS to implement weekday closures of Ramsey Cascades Trail starting April 15
Starting April 15, the National Park Service (NPS) will close Ramsey Cascades Trail on...
Greg Patterson Sworn in as Gatlinburg City Manager
Gatlinburg welcomed its 12 th City Manager in history on Monday morning, April 1 as Greg...
Eggo House of Pancakes is Here: A Literal “Pancake House” You Can Stay In
Photos courtesy of Eggo© SEE MORE PHOTOS In celebration of National Pancake Day, the...
Ole Smoky Distillery Earns Coveted Distillery of the Year Title in the 2023 PR%F Awards
Ole Smoky Distillery, one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies and the...
Gatlinburg Celebrates the Holidays with 48th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
The 48th Annual Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade stepped off on Friday,...