Name: Top 3 Things You Need to Know: coronavirus
Uploaded: 3/25/2020 4:30:45 PM
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Description: Here are the top three things you need to know about COVID-19 in Tennessee right now.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park latest organization to report a confirmed case of COVID-19

With more testing resources becoming available and increased awareness of coronavirus, more reports of the virus are emerging.

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Let's take a virtual trip across the Great Smoky Mountains

Just because the national park is closed doesn't mean we can't enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Most areas of the Great Smoky Mountains closing for two weeks starting Tuesday because of coronavirus

Large crowds are still gathering at popular spots in the Smokies.

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GSMNP closes trails, roads for COVID-19 concerns

The Foothills Parkway and the Spur will remain open.

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National park closed amid COVID-19

The Great Smoky Mountains are closing for the first time in history to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Smoky Mountain campgrounds to close

The Great Smoky Mountains campgrounds and picnic areas will be closed starting Monday due to COVID-19 concerns until April 30.

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More Gatlinburg attractions close for COVID-19 safety; some residents want more shutdowns

Leaders in Sevier County want bars to close and changes at restaurants due to the spread of COVID-19. Gatlinburg residents want even more closure advisories.

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Great Smokies Flea Market to close temporarily for COVID-19 concerns

A spokesperson with the market said it's set to reopen the morning of April 3.

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Smokies campgrounds and shelters open; Appalachian Trail thru-hikers asked to postpone due to COVID-19

The Great Smoky Mountains has changed procedures at campgrounds and shelters. The ATC asks hikers to postpone thru-hikes on the Appalachian Trail due to coronavirus.

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Social distancing in the Smokies, other East TN outdoor spots

Taking precautions against COVID-19 does not necessarily mean you need to be cooped up in your house 24/7.

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Gretchen and Baby Yoda arrive at Newfound Gap

After 26 days on the Appalachian Trail, Gretchen Pardon was welcomed by a crowd of supporters in the Smokies.

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Sevier tourism tries to calm COVID-19 concerns

As of Thursday, there were no cases of COVID-19 in Sevier County or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Businesses claim to exceed CDC sanitation guidelines.

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Trail log 3: Gretchen, Baby Yoda trek through NC

Gretchen Pardon and Baby Yoda are hiking through the North Carolina portion of the AT. They recently crossed the 100-mile mark.

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Tennessee State Parks offer free spring hikes

There are options at all 56 state parks across Tennessee on Saturday, March 21.

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Traffic mess drives Cades Cove car-free schedule experiment

The national park wants public input on a pilot plan to get rid of car-free Saturday mornings at Cades Cove and instead have a full day without cars on Wednesdays.

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Cades Cove car-free schedule changes proposed

Big changes could be on the way for one of the most popular spots in the Smokies. Changes are proposed to Cades Cove's vehicle-free schedule.

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