Friends of the Smokies gets $750K to repair historic buildings damaged by Helene

Friends of the Smokies gets $750K to repair historic buildings damaged by Helene

KODAK, Tenn. (WATE) — The Colquitt Foundation gave $750,000 to the Friends of the Smokies nonprofit to help with Hurricane Helene recovery in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The money will go toward saving historic structures and helping fix damage in the Cataloochee Valley, a Friends of the Smokies spokesperson said. The donation is part of a larger $2 million commitment assisting recovery in the area. Friendsville principal clear…