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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 15, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Great Smoky Mountain National Park Headquarters at the Sugarland Visitors Center, 115 Park Headquarters Dr. Gatlinburg TN 37738 to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting Great Smoky Mountain National Park Veterans and Wreaths Across America!
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In Honor Of
I would like to thank all the service men and women who have served and continue to serve.
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Memory
by Steven Greene for Charles Price, Honored by Great Smoky Mountain National Park
In memory of my father Steven Larry Greene, Father-in-law Carl Boyd, my grand father Charles William Price. All all who have gave their life for freedom.
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Location Information
Visitors Center
115 Park Headquarters Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.
Parking Instructions
There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself. You must send email to be able to place wreaths on any of the graves in the mountain.
The Opening Ceremony will December 18 at 10 AM at the Great Smoky Mountains Park Headquarters. 107 Park Headquarters Rd Gatlinburg, TN. The wreaths will then be handed out to those with assigned hikes. Others may go to the cemetery in Elkmont or meet at 1 pm at the Cosby Campground.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
- We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
TN0190P - Veterans Heritage Site Foundation, Inc.
Welcome to TN0190P - Veterans Heritage Site Foundation, Inc.! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Great Smoky Mountain National Park and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
TN0388P - East TN Foundation for Women Veterans
Welcome to TN0388P - East TN Foundation for Women Veterans! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 5 locations and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
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