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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Gatlinburg, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 22 stories have been published about Gatlinburg which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Gatlinburg · Gatlinburg

Johnson County High School student named Tennessee FFA state officer

Katie Lipford of the Johnson County Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter was named the Tennessee FFA State East Tennessee Vice President at the 97 Annual Tennessee FFA State Convention held in Gatlinburg.See the Story

Gatlinburg · Gatlinburg

2025’s Summer Travel Trend Is A Nostalgic Throwback

It's time to hit the road.Peter Frank EdwardsWe’re calling it now: 2025 is the year of the road trip. Air travel is certainly going nowhere, but a combination of factors, economic and otherwise, are making road trips even more popular with travelers, especially in the South, where you can see multiple cities, towns, and even states in the span of a day’s drive. A good old fashioned road trip is especially fun in the summer, when the kids are out…See the Story

Gatlinburg · Gatlinburg

Guard Rescues Great Smoky Mountains Hiker

MARCH 26, 2025 – A Tennessee Army National Guard flight crew based at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson rescued an injured hiker in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park March 22. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Eastern time, the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified an injured hiker needed medical assistance and rapid transport to a nearby hospital. The hiker was in a remote park area along a hiking trail near the…See the Story

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Gatlinburg · Gatlinburg

Ann Houghton's last walk: hiker's death reveals extraordinary life

It was an icy mid-winter day when 73-year-old Ann Houghton parked her Subaru Outback at the Smokemont campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, shouldered her pack, and tramped into the woods one Tuesday afternoon in late January.See the Story

Gatlinburg · Gatlinburg

FC United 2011 wins title at Gatlinburg tourney

The Franklin County United 2011 girls soccer team competed in the Gatlinburg Spring Classic recently and finished first in one of the tournament’s two U14 girls divisions.See the Story

Gatlinburg · Gatlinburg

SCOOP: VTrips' Steve Milo Is Out as CEO

Skift Take: VTrips has been under pressure for some time, and will need a cash infusion to right the ship. -Dennis SchaalRead the Complete Story On SkiftSee the Story

Gatlinburg · Gatlinburg

National park urges public to avoid bringing banned items - some of them may surprise you

Officials at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have asked visitors to keep confetti and other offending items at homeSee the Story

Gatlinburg · Gatlinburg

New Ober Mountain upgrades allow for longer snow sports season in 2025

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GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — With tourism being a crucial part of the Sevier County economy, many attractions are gearing up for their spring season. One of them is already in full swing. Ober Mountain is open year-round and they are adding more opportunities for visitors this year. “There's been so much investment put into Ober Mountain now over the last few years,” said Ober Mountain CEO and President Mark Adams. “These include lifts, new chairl…See the Story

Evacuations · Gatlinburg

Wildfire near Gatlinburg contained after burning two acres

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GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A wildfire near Gatlinburg has been contained after burning two acres and threatening three structures. The fire was on Greenbriar Lane, located off Wiley Oakley Drive. The Gatlinburg Fire Department said crews were dispatched at 1:07 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4. Several agencies responded to the fire, including the Sevier County Fire Department, Pigeon Forge Fire Department, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry. A cont…See the Story

Gatlinburg · Gatlinburg

Parkwide Burn Ban at Great Smoky Mountains National Park - The Cherokee One Feather

GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Due to continued dry conditions, winds, and high fire danger, the National Park Service (NPS) is banning all campfires and charcoal use in Great Smoky Mountains National Park effective immediately. The fire ban will be in effect until further notice on both the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the park. This is consistent with the Sevier County burn ban and the National Weather Service Red Flag Warning in our area. Campe…See the Story

Gatlinburg · Gatlinburg

Goo Goo Chocolate Co. set for Gatlinburg

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Nashville-based confectionery company eyes summer opening for small shop in tourism-centric townSee the Story

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