Gatlinburg Rotary Club

06/12/2026

People of Action!

At The Gillette, we believe being part of our community means giving back to it. 🇺🇸

Today, one of our own and a proud member of the Gatlinburg Rotary Club helped beautify the town with American flags in celebration of Flag Day and the Fourth of July, adding a little extra patriotism and beauty to the streets we’re proud to call home.

As a family-owned hotel, we love supporting the traditions that make our town special. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for another family vacation, we’re honored to be part of a community that takes pride in welcoming others.

Thank you to all the volunteers who help keep Gatlinburg beautiful!

06/04/2026

People of Action taking us closer and closer to Eradication of Polio!

Thank you John Downs for your service!

Here is a brief polio update of Rotary's #1 priority; The Global Eradication of Polio.

As of June 1st, there were
seven (7) confirmed cases of polio in 2026, four (4) in Afghanistan, and
three (3) in Pakistan.

During the same period last year we had 14 cases so we are showing a considerable improvement.

And finally, June 30 will end my 10-year term as District 6780 PolioPlus Chair. I want to thank each and every one of you for all you have done in support of Rotary’s #1 priority; the global eradication of Polio!

John Downs
Chair - End Polio Now!
Rotary International District 6780

06/01/2026

How do you start your week?

Well, have an early morning meeting with your President-Elect to go over Club goals and vision!
Thank you for the coffee and hospitality!

It doesn't hurt to have a local coffee shop as a member of your Club!

06/01/2026

How do you start your week?

Well, have an early morning meeting with your President-Elect Clay Leatherwood to go over Club goals and vision!
Thank you Gatlinburg Grind Cafe and Bakery for the coffee and hospitality!

It doesn't hurt to have a local coffee shop as a member of your Club!
Ryan Ownby Megan Dolan Ownby Jeff Ownby

05/19/2026

Looking forward to seeing you this Thursday 5:30 to 7:30 at Split Rail Eats for 𝙍𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨!

It's a great excuse not to cook and hang out with your friends instead.

05/19/2026

Thank you Melani Groves Campbell for representing the Gatlinburg Rotary Club at the 2026 Gatlinburg Pittman High School graduation!
Congratulations to all the graduates!! 🎊🎊

05/16/2026

Thank you Sevierville Rotary Club #3882 for putting on a great 5k run/walk this morning! Gatlinburg Rotary Club members were there nice and early!
Missy Norris, Honey Norris, Neal Anderson and Andrea Ludden

Meet the Gatlinburg Rotary Club for lunch on Thursdays at from Noon to 1pm or have a bite to eat and some drinks on May 21st for Rotary After Hours at from 5:30 to 7ish

Rotary International District 6780

05/16/2026

Thank you Sevierville Rotary Club #3882 for putting on a great 5k run/walk this morning! Gatlinburg Rotary Club members were there nice and early!
Missy Norris Honey Norris Neal Anderson and Andrea Ludden

Meet the Gatlinburg Rotary Club for lunch on Thursdays at Rocky Top Sports World - Gatlinburg, TN from Noon to 1pm or have a bite to eat and some drinks on May 21st for Rotary After Hours at Split Rail Eats from 5:30 to 7ish

Rotary International District 6780

05/08/2026

https://www.wate.com/news/smoky-mountains/working-behind-the-scenes-at-gatlinburgs-biggest-attractions

Wonderful article on our very own Gatlinburg Rotary Club’s Jared Durrett!!

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — From managing all 11 of Ripley’s attractions along the parkway to overseeing animal care at the aquarium, people working in the tourism…