MEMBERS WEEKEND

Join us for a weekend of adventure, learning, and celebration in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We will convene on September 13 and 14 in Townsend, Tennessee.

We have many exciting activities planned—including guided hikes, community-science classes, and presentations from our leadership team and partners.

If you have any questions regarding Members Weekend, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Smokies Life membership team at membership@staging.smokieslife.org.

We hope you will join us for this weekend of community and learning about the park that we all work together to protect and preserve.

Thank you for your support of the Smokies,
Peyton Proffitt, Membership Director

Ticket Information

Along with the full weekend pass, we are excited to offer single-day passes for both Friday and Saturday again this year.

  • Full-weekend ticket pricing is $179 for members, $219 for non-member guests.
  • Friday-only tickets are $119 for members, and $159 for non-member guests.
  • Saturday-only tickets are $89 for members, and $129 for non-member guests.
 
The schedule for each day can be viewed by clicking one of the pass links below. Once you have registered for Members Weekend, you will receive a confirmation email with details about how to select your breakout sessions.

The program for Members Weekend 2024 is available by clicking images for a larger view.

Great Smokies

Welcome Center

Hours of Operation

(subject to change)

Open year round (closed December 25)


January - February

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

March - November

Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
December

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Great Smokies Welcome Center is located on U.S. 321 in Townsend, TN, 2 miles from the west entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors can get information about things to see and do in and around the national park and shop from a wide selection of books, gifts, and other Smokies merchandise. Daily, weekly, and annual parking tags for the national park are also available.

Physical Address

7929 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend TN 37882

Contact

865.436.7318 Ext 320