Sevier County government has issued a commitment to keeping Great Smoky Mountains National Park open and in full operation through Sunday, November 2nd amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Multiple agreements will be signed over the next couple of weeks to maintain funding and if the shutdown continues into early November, the partners plan to meet during the week of October 27–31 to discuss the next steps.
Sevier County Government Commits to Keeping Great Smoky Mountains National Park Open Through November 2, 2025
Oct 18, 2025 | 2:04 PM