Gatlinburg Daily Post

08/19/2019

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are pleased to announce the addition of a new research collection to the park archives. The Donald Bruce Reagan Genealogical Collection is now available to aid genealogists in researching their family history. The collection consists of correspondence, a...

08/01/2019

****Traffic Flow Update *****

As of 8:50 pm Southbound lanes of U.S. 441 (Spur) to Gatlinburg are open to Flat Branch Road. From Flat Branch Road to Gatlinburg there is one lane of Traffic.

Please drive with caution

Both Northbound Lanes are open

**** Traffic Flow Update ****

The Northbound lanes of U.S. 441 (Spur) from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge are now open to travel.

The Southbound lanes leading to Gatlinburg are still closed.

***Update***

Traffic detour to Gatlinburg will be setup at Traffic light #8 DollyWood Lane.

Motorists can take DollyWood Lane to Upper Middle Creek Road, then turn right onto Birds Creek Road to Glades Road to Hwy 321 East Gatlinburg.

Please drive with caution in these areas.

*** Traffic Alert***

U.S.441 North & South bound lanes on the Spur are Closed

The South Bound lanes of the Spur are Closed at Traffic Light #10 in Pigeon Forge going towards Gatlinburg.

Northbound Lanes from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge are also closed.

Closures are the result of:
1-Trees Down over the roadways
2-Motor Vehicle Accident
3.Landslide

Please avoid this area until further notice

04/23/2019

02/25/2019

National Park Plans Prescribed Burn In Cades Cove
http://www.gatlinburgdailypost.com/national-park-news/3279/

11/09/2018

Park, Congressional Leaders, and Governor Dedicate Foothills Parkway
http://www.gatlinburgdailypost.com/national-park-news/park-congressional-leaders-and-governor-dedicate-foothills-parkway/

10/03/2018

Body of Missing Hiker, Susan Clements, Was Located Late Tuesday Afternoon
http://www.gatlinburgdailypost.com/national-park-news/body-of-missing-hiker-located-tuesday-afternoon/

09/28/2018

Rockslide Results in Single Lane Closures of Southbound Spur
http://www.gatlinburgdailypost.com/national-park-news/rockslide-results-in-single-lane-closures-of-the-southbound-spur/

09/13/2018

Hurricane Florence may effect your weekend plans, but the National Park Service is making plans to keep visitors safe. Read more at: http://www.gatlinburgdailypost.com/national-park-news/preliminary-planning-efforts-underway-for-hurricane-florence/

09/10/2018

http://www.gatlinburgdailypost.com/national-park-news/park-issues-safety-reminders-during-elk-breeding-season/

08/16/2018

http://www.gatlinburgdailypost.com/trails-traffic/off-the-beaten-path-max-patch/

07/24/2018

07/02/2018

http://www.gatlinburgdailypost.com/national-park-news/fatality-bicycle-accident-in-cades-cove/

06/28/2018

UPDATE: ELKMONT HAS REOPENED. http://www.gatlinburgdailypost.com/trails-traffic/elkmont-campground-is-temporarily-closed-due-to-high-waters/

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the temporary closure of Elkmont Campground, Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area, Little River Road, Upper Tremont Road, and Wear Cove Gap Road. Park Rangers started evacuating campers at approximately 9:00 a.m. Of the 220 campsites at Elkmont Campgrou...

06/14/2018

Lots of great events and entertainment going on in Historic Downtown starting TONIGHT with KARAOKE at Dandridge Brewing. Friday Night... Tommy White Live also at Dandridge Brewing....then SATURDAY.. JUNE JUBILEE 2018 Bands all day and lots and lots of food, crafts and artisans

06/11/2018

THIS SATURDAY!!!
COME TO DOWNTOWN DANDRIDGE

06/11/2018

UPDATE: a woman was rescued after falling 40 feet below the falls. She was transported to a local hospital and was alert.

Laurel Falls Trail is Closed this morning due to a rescue operation, according to park officals. More details to come when available.