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flag Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains open through Jan. 4, 2026, via state, local, and private funding despite the federal shutdown.

flag Great Smoky Mountains National Park will stay open through January 4, 2026, during the federal government shutdown, thanks to a partnership between Tennessee, local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and tourism groups. flag Funding from state and local sources, recreation fees, and the Park It Forward parking tag program supports limited operations, including access to key areas like Cades Cove Loop Road and visitor centers, though staffing remains reduced. flag Essential services continue, but critical conservation work is paused, and some trails remain closed due to Hurricane Helene damage.

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