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Sevier County to help fund park staffing if federal shutdown closes Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Summary
The Sevier County Commission approved a resolution authorizing the county mayor to enter agreements with state and local partners to fund staff and operations to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open during a possible federal funding lapse; attendees cited an estimated cost of $75,000 per day and a proposed cost-share.
Mayor Larry Waters told the Sevier County Commission on Oct. 16 that the county would join state and local partners to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open in the event of a federal government shutdown.
The commission approved Resolution 2023-10-01, authorizing the county mayor to enter agreements with the State of Tennessee, the State of North Carolina, local cities, Blount County, the park service and the Department of the…
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