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Category: Smokies Life

GSMNP Volunteers celebrated with Recognition Banquet and Awards

July 6, 2023

Group photo at GSMNP Volunteers in Park Recognition Banquet, April 2023

by Julie Dodd Great Smoky Mountains National Park celebrated the Volunteers-in-Park with a special recognition banquet at the Park Vista[…]

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Anne May Davis: ‘Founding Mother’ of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

March 29, 2023

Anne May Davis at signing of legislation

by Julie Dodd Women’s History Month is an excellent time to celebrate Anne May Davis, “the founding mother” of Great[…]

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New signs tell the stories of African Americans in the Smokies

March 9, 2023

Antoine Fletcher making presentation at Elkmont

by Julie Dodd Five new interpretive signs are adding to the storytelling of the African Americans in the Smokies. The[…]

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