Flood-Ravaged Gatlinburg Businesses Struggle to Recover

'It was very heartbreaking'

Small businesses in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, are struggling to recover after flash floods devastated the area in March 2023.

The floods caused widespread damage to homes and businesses, and many people are still without power. Some businesses have been able to reopen, but others are still closed, and it is unclear when they will be able to reopen.

One of the businesses that has been able to reopen is the Gatlinburg Space Needle. The Space Needle is a popular tourist attraction, and it was heavily damaged in the floods. However, the Space Needle was able to reopen in May 2023, and it is now back to normal operations.

Other businesses have not been as fortunate. The Park Vista - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is still closed, and it is unclear when it will be able to reopen. The hotel was heavily damaged in the floods, and it will require extensive repairs.

The floods have had a devastating impact on the Gatlinburg community. Many people have lost their homes and businesses, and it is unclear when the community will be able to recover.

However, the people of Gatlinburg are resilient, and they are determined to rebuild their community. The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce has launched a fundraising campaign to help businesses recover from the floods.