Category: Great Smoky Mountains National Park News
The Boyd Foundation gives $750,000 to preserve historic structures in Smokies
February 18, 2026
The $750,000 donation helps Friends of the Smokies reach the finish line of a six-year campaign to complete the ‘Forever[…]
Read MoreFriends mourn death of President Emeritus Jim Hart
February 6, 2026
The very essence of who we are as an organization at Friends of the Smokies is forever rooted in what[…]
Read MoreSmokies to remain open with basic services through Jan. 4 amid ongoing shutdown
October 31, 2025
KODAK, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2025) – Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, the nonprofit Friends of the Smokies will continue[…]
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