Naming and Designating - Designates City of Gatlinburg as the official Gateway to the Smokies. -

HJR 751 is a ceremonial resolution designating Gatlinburg, Tennessee, as the "official Gateway to the Smokies." It recognizes Gatlinburg's location adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - home to over 13 million annual visitors - and its role as the primary tourist entry point via U.S. Route 441. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it solely serves to formally acknowledge the city's established status as the park's main access point. The bill is currently under review by the Naming & Designating Committee.