TRAVEL ALERT
While we’re working to help our neighbors in the aftermath, we’re receiving inquiries from potential visitors about conditions in Pigeon Forge. Our businesses are unaffected by the recent flooding from hurricane Helene and are welcoming visitors. Highway 441/Newfound Gap Road is open. All major roads, trails and facilities on the Tennessee side of the national park are open to visitors. Please know that road closures remain throughout the area. If safe to do so, you may use alternate routes to and from Pigeon Forge. For the latest updates from the national park, please CLICK HERE.
Resources including up-to-date road closures, Pigeon Forge donation site information, and alternate routes to Pigeon Forge can be found in the below sections.
Current Tennessee Road Closures
Currently Tennessee road closures are as follows:
– Interstates I-81, I-75 and I-65 were not affected and are open for travel.
– Interstate 40 is closed in both directions from mile marker 440 in Tennessee (Cocke County) until mile marker 3 in North Carolina.
– I-26 is closed in both directions from mile marker 39 in Erwin, Tennessee (Unicoi County) to the North Carolina line.
– Traffic heading from North Carolina into Tennessee should take I-77 North to Virginia then I-81 South to Tennessee.
TDOT SmartWay Map
Getting to Pigeon Forge
For those visiting Pigeon Forge from areas impacted by current road closures, please click on the links below to view the best route from your city. We encourage all of our visitors to be mindful of their surroundings and to travel safely.
Donation Collection Locations in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge Noon Rotary representatives are spearheading a monthlong donation program. Donations are accepted daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the city’s Patriot Park, located at 186 Old Mill Ave.
Items needed include:
Buckets with lids (available at home improvement stores)
tarps
Trash bags
Masks, including dust masks
Disinfecting wipes
Bottled water
Prepackaged snacks
Can openers
Personal hygiene items
New socks & underwear
Laundry detergent
Kitty litter
Shovels & rakes
Work gloves
Diapers
Baby formula, food & wipes
First aid supplies
Clean towels & blankets
Pet food
Hand sanitizer