America’s most popular national destination, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, has relied heavily on community volunteers after experiencing significant workforce reductions over the past year.
The National Park Service eliminated approximately 25% of staff positions last year, creating substantial operational challenges for the Tennessee park that welcomes more visitors annually than any other national park in the country.
Local volunteers have stepped forward to fill critical roles and ensure park operations continue running smoothly despite the dramatic personnel cuts affecting the federal agency.
