Press Releases
Mynatt Park Tennis Courts to be Renovated Beginning May 11
The tennis courts at the Don Watson Tennis Center, located at Mynatt Park, will close...
Gatlinburg Launches Official Podcast, “Gatlinburg: The Podcast is Calling” — First Episode Now LIVE
A new voice is calling from the Smokies. The Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau is...
Backcountry Camping Fee Change Takes Effect on April 30 at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Beginning April 30, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will transition its backcountry...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Continues Rehabilitation of Bullhead Trail to Mount LeConte
Beginning May 4, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Bullhead Trail from Monday...
Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days Begin May 6
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days every Wednesday...
Anakeesta Announces Partial Reopening Next Week
Full Spring Reopening to come later this Spring; will feature Crystal Express and New...
Gatlinburg Launches New "They Can Like It. But You Get to Live It." Campaign
New marketing campaign challenges visitors to log off, stop scrolling, and experience...
Gatlinburg Golf Course Named 2025 Public Course Of the Year by Tennessee Turfgrass Association
The City of Gatlinburg is proud to announce that the Gatlinburg Golf Course has been named...
Major safety upgrades coming to the Spur in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Beginning in January, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a multi-year project to...
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...