Supporting Great Smoky Mountains
National Park since 1953

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George Masa

George Masa’s influence recognized as biography publication draws near

Throughout the National Park Service’s 108-year history, countless people have made sacrifices, taken stands, and lent their strengths to protect the lands contained within the 429 national park units recognized today. But in an April 22 story celebrating Earth Day, Washington Post reporter and podcast host Lillian Cunningham named George

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Great Smokies

Welcome Center

Hours of Operation

(subject to change)

Open year round (closed December 25)


January - February

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

March - November

Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
December

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Great Smokies Welcome Center is located on U.S. 321 in Townsend, TN, 2 miles from the west entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors can get information about things to see and do in and around the national park and shop from a wide selection of books, gifts, and other Smokies merchandise. Daily, weekly, and annual parking tags for the national park are also available.

Physical Address

7929 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend TN 37882

Contact

865.436.7318 Ext 320