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Friends of the Smokies


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Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park assists the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

GET YOUR BEAR PLATE

Friends of the Smokies license plates in Tennessee and North Carolina drive improvements all across Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Find out how to get your very own.

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ANNUAL REPORT

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Join the community of Friends who love and support the Smokies! Follow us on our social our media channels, and share your stories, videos and photos to inspire others to become a Friend. Tag us @smokiesfriends and use the hashtag #SmokiesFriends on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

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Latest News

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News | October 31, 2024

GSMNP team receives Excellence in Education Award from National Park Service

by Julie Dodd Congratulations to the team of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) employees who received the 2023 Excellence[…]

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News | October 16, 2024

Art raises $45K to benefit park at Plein Air Smokies 2024

by Jim Matheny KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A group of acclaimed artists from across the country painted the beauty of the[…]