Friday, August 26, 2016

Smokies celebrate Park Service 100th birthday
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, dignitaries, and special guests gathered at Park Headquarters on August 25, 2016 to celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service. The celebration, known as Founders Day, honors the historic moment in 1916 when President Woodrow Wilson signed the act that created the National Park Service. US Senator Lamar Alexander (TN), US Congressman Phil Roe (TN), US Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ), Superintendent Cassius Cash, and Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Chairman, Leon Downey provided remarks to the crowd of over 400 park employees, partners, and local tourism officials. “We are so excited to reach our 100th birthday!” said Superintendent, Cash. “We have been celebrating all year so it feels good to finally reach the date that has been circled on so many of our calendars. This historic milestone for the park service has been an amazing opportunity to recognize and acknowledge our accomplishments, look to the future of our next century of service, and honor the over 340 employees who dedicate themselves daily to preserving and protecting Great Smoky Mountains National park.” Live musical entertainment at the event was provided by Jimbo Whaley and the Greenbrier band who played traditional Smoky Mountain bluegrass music before and after the ceremony. The event, hosted by the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Council, Friends of the Smokies, and Great Smoky Mountains Association.


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