Press Room

Sense the inspiration that surrounds you in this natural haven, flowing from the misting mountains, the cascading streams and the exquisite landscape. This is Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Surrounded on three sides by Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg takes pride in its mountain heritage and the local culture of this gateway city to the Smokies. Small town goodness is everywhere you look – from quaint shops and unique art and crafts galleries to the walkable downtown area bustling with friendly faces, fun attractions and hometown restaurants. This is truly a place to relax, reconnect, and Reach Higher Ground.

The Gatlinburg Department of Tourism and Convention Center provides assistance to working press filing stories about Gatlinburg as a travel destination. We can answer questions about tourism, arrange press passes for area attractions, coordinate press visits and point you in the right direction to get the information you need to reach higher ground in Gatlinburg. We look forward to working with you.

Media Kit
Find all the ways travelers can reach higher ground. Our leisure travel media kit contains fact sheets, story ideas, and suggested itineraries – as well as information on weddings and conventions.

Press Releases
Surrounded by what has long been the most visited National Park in America, Gatlinburg evokes fond memories in the minds of millions of readers, and there's always plenty to write about.
Click here for more information on news and events

Photo Gallery
Rich, vivid images bring a destination to life. The Gatlinburg Department of Tourism offers complimentary images to journalists for editorial use.
Click here to visit our Photo Gallery.