SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tyler Basler with Sevier County has announced that local and state governments are working on a plan with the National Park Service to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park fully operational during the federal government shutdown.

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The shutdown began on Oct. 1. Basler says the national park remains accessible, including the main roads. However, a few services and popular locations, such as Sugarlands Visitor Center and the Cades Cove Picnic Area and Visitor Center, have been closed.

According to Basler, the following have been working together since last week to finalize details on an agreement that will provide fin

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