Great Smoky Mountains National Park News

Judge: Survivors of Tennessee Wildfire Can Sue National Park Service

Survivors of a historically deadly Tennessee wildfire that killed 14 people can sue the National Park Service for failing to warn them of the danger, a federal judge has ruled. The fire began in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park …

Insurance Companies Sue Government Over Gatlinburg Fire

More than 40 insurance companies sued the federal government last week over its handling of a 2016 Tennessee wildfire that killed 14 people and destroyed or damaged more than 2,500 buildings in Sevier County. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports the …

Survivors of Deadly Tennessee Wildfires Seek $14.8M from Feds in Lawsuit

Two survivors of deadly Tennessee wildfires that began in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have sued the federal government, claiming they lost loved ones and a home because of the negligence of park workers. The lawsuit in Knoxville was filed …