TN HJR0751

Designates the City of Gatlinburg as the official "Gateway to the Smokies" in Tennessee

Gatlinburg borders Great Smoky Mountains National Park and contains the primary Sugarlands entrance, the most direct and popular access point for visitors

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States, attracting over 13 million visitors annually

The city is positioned along U.S. Route 441, facilitating the majority of visitor traffic from the Tennessee side of the park

Gatlinburg is surrounded on three sides by mountains and serves as a primary basecamp for park exploration with access to trails, visitor centers, and scenic routes