Gatlinburg and other towns across Tennessee are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Gatlinburg, TN community.
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Tennessee COVID-19 Cases
Tennessee Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,545,800
Tennessee New Coronavirus Deaths:
Tennessee Total Coronavirus Deaths: 29,587
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Gatlinburg
Coronavirus in Tennessee: Great Smoky Mountains National Park closing for two weeks - WATE 6 On Your Side
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) – Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that all park areas, except the Foothills Parkway and the Spur, will close for two weeks in a continued effort ... More info »
WATE 6 On Your Side - 03/24/2020 01:16amMasks to be required in parts of Tennessee as cases rise in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge - WSLS 10 News
Area considered to be COVID-19 'hot spot' Ashley Curtis, Digital Content Producer. Published: July 7, 2020 at 10:14 PM. Tags: Coronavirus, Tennessee, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge. More info »
WSLS 10 - 07/07/2020 12:00pmSkyBridge in Gatlinburg set to reopen with coronavirus precautions - Knoxville News Sentinel
Gatlinburg's record-breaking pedestrian bridge will reopen Friday as Tennessee relaxes restrictions placed on large attractions during the coronavirus pandemic. SkyBridge, part of Gatlinburg ... More info »
Knoxville News Sentinel - 05/19/2020 03:37amOber Gatlinburg updates its COVID-19 rules for guests
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — As the Sevier County mask mandate expired this week, local parks and attractions appear to be relaxing some of their COVID-19 restrictions. Ober Gatlinburg says it … ... More info »
WJHL-TV - 04/16/2021 02:27amDOJ: Gatlinburg woman pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud, used funds to go to Disney World - WATE 6 On Your Side
A Gatlinburg woman was sentenced to more than two years in prison for fraudulently acquiring more than $300,000 in Covid-19 Economic Relief Program funds, according to the Department of Justice. More info »
WATE 6 On Your Side - 06/29/2023 02:41am