Event Brief
Tennessee designates Gatlinburg as 'Gateway to the Smokies'
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Tennessee General Assembly approved an official resolution recognizing Gatlinburg’s historic ties to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
WHO: Tennessee General Assembly; Gatlinburg city spokespeople
WHAT: Official state designation of Gatlinburg as the “Gateway to the Smokies”
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM ET
WHERE: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
WHY: The General Assembly approved a resolution recognizing Gatlinburg’s historic connection to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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