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flag A federal shutdown halted park services, but partner funding kept Great Smoky Mountains National Park open through November 2.

flag A federal shutdown beginning October 1, 2025, has disrupted Great Smoky Mountains National Park, forcing the furlough of thousands of National Park Service employees and reducing essential services. flag Despite this, a coalition of state, local, and tribal partners has sustained park operations through coordinated funding, keeping all facilities open through at least November 2. flag The effort, funded in seven-day increments with a two-day buffer, aims to maintain access during peak fall foliage season, protecting both visitor safety and the region’s $2 billion tourism economy. flag Continued collaboration is planned as the shutdown persists.

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