Great Smoky Mountains National Park could lose key staff members amid federal firings
The cuts targeted federal employees across all departments with “probationary status” because they have been hired in the past year. Probationary workers are easier to fire because they lack the ...
Trump's cuts to national park staffing raises concerns for Great Smoky Mountains
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (WLOS) — The Trump administration this week is making a significant cut to staffing for ...
How federal hiring freeze could get 'scary' for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
President Trump's hiring freeze forced national parks to rescind more than 2,000 seasonal and permanent positions.
Major roads closed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park amid winter storm
This story has been updated to include information about additional roads being closed and roads reopening. Major roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed for snow and ice ...
How cutting National Park Service jobs could affect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Francis told WVLT News the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has lost 20% of its work force in 15 years, despite seeing the park grow to welcoming in nearly 14 million people a year. He added morale ...
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How federal hiring freeze could get 'scary' for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Visitors looking forward to a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring and summer could encounter unkempt trails, unclean bathrooms and fewer park rangers. The National Park Service ...