Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain open through at least Oct. 19 amid the government shutdown, Sevier County officials announced Wednesday.

An addendum signed Oct. 8 extends funding for park operations for 10 days.

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The funding, which amounts to $61,703.18 per day, comes from an agreement announced on Oct. 3 between Sevier County, nearby cities and counties, the State of Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Friends of the Smokies and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

"Local and state partners are committed to working together to keep Great Smoky Mountain National Park open through the end of October, while clos

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