GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — With the federal government shutdown impacting America's most visited national park, local governments in Tennessee and North Carolina are working on a plan to fully reopen Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

While the park remains accessible, including main roadways, amenities like the Sugarlands Visitor Center and Cades Cove Loop Road are closed as a result of the shutdown. Local and state governments have been collaborating since last week to provide financial support to fully reopen all areas of the park.

The State of Tennessee, the State of North Carolina, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians among the partners working together. Local governments of Sevier County, Blount County, Cocke County, Gatlinburg

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