{"id":3278,"date":"2016-01-18T10:04:29","date_gmt":"2016-01-18T15:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=3278"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:18","slug":"all-about-gatlinburg-goes-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/gatlinburg-info\/all-about-gatlinburg-goes-green.htm","title":{"rendered":"All About “Gatlinburg Goes Green”"},"content":{"rendered":"

On September 30, 2015, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park unveiled 10 new pieces of alternative fuel equipment, according to an article by the Great Smoky Mountains Association. This new equipment will help the park join the \u201cgoing green\u201d initiative and ultimately improve air quality in the Smokies.
\nThis change in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of many taking place in and around Gatlinburg, in accordance with the \u201cGatlinburg Goes Green<\/a>\u201d program begun in 1979. <\/p>\n

What Is \u201cGatlinburg Goes Green\u201d?<\/strong>
\n\u201cGatlinburg Goes Green\u201d is a voluntary educational program that unites the residents and business community of Gatlinburg with the common goal of improving environmental standards and conditions. This effort began after a group of concerned citizens decided to take action so Gatlinburg would always be a great place to live, work, and visit. The goal is to keep the environmental impact of millions of visitors each year to a minimum and preserve the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains<\/a> for generations to come.
\nAlready \u201cGatlinburg Goes Green\u201d has achieved a number of environmentally friendly acts in the community of Gatlinburg, including the following:<\/p>\n