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Great Smoky Mountains Could Re-Open with Use of State Funds

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains closed to visitors, but that soon may change.

The park’s closing is probably the biggest impact of the partial government shutdown felt in East Tennessee, causing business to forfeit tourism dollars during their busiest season.

“To see us out of business or almost out of business is really disheartening,” explained the director of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Association.

Several state governors across the country have requested to use state funds to reopen their national parks. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam says he’s looking into it as well.
 
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