Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Email Format
FundraisingTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
The Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the National Park Service in preserving and protecting Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It raises funds, increases public awareness, and provides volunteers for park projects to advance the park’s mission and improve the visitor experience. Founded in 1993 and based in Kodak, Tennessee, the group is a small-to-mid-sized nonprofit that serves as a conduit between donors, volunteers, and park initiatives. Its primary collaboration is with the National Park Service, aligning resources and volunteer efforts with park projects. A notable recent development is the 2024 partnership with the National Park Service to restore the Ramsey Cascades Trail, demonstrating active involvement in park preservation work.