Partners in Preservation Grant Competition – Clingmans Dome

Perched atop the highest point in the park at the North Carolina-Tennessee state line, Clingmans Dome Observation Tower has been iconic symbol of Great Smoky Mountains National Park since its construction in 1959.

Now, this engineering marvel needs your help — and your vote.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Friends of the Smokies are competing to unlock our share of $2 million in funding from American Express to restore and preserve Clingmans Dome Observation Tower. Weather and time have taken their toll on the tower and this grant would allow the park to make much-needed repairs.

Now thru July 5th, we need you to vote every day for our project at