Gatlinburg Rotary Club

People of Action taking us closer and closer to Eradication of Polio!

Thank you John Downs for your service!

Here is a brief polio update of Rotary's #1 priority; The Global Eradication of Polio.

As of June 1st, there were
seven (7) confirmed cases of polio in 2026, four (4) in Afghanistan, and
three (3) in Pakistan.

During the same period last year we had 14 cases so we are showing a considerable improvement.

And finally, June 30 will end my 10-year term as District 6780 PolioPlus Chair. I want to thank each and every one of you for all you have done in support of Rotary’s #1 priority; the global eradication of Polio!

John Downs
Chair - End Polio Now!
Rotary International District 6780

How do you start your week?

Well, have an early morning meeting with your President-Elect to go over Club goals and vision!
Thank you for the coffee and hospitality!

It doesn't hurt to have a local coffee shop as a member of your Club!

How do you start your week?

Well, have an early morning meeting with your President-Elect Clay Leatherwood to go over Club goals and vision!
Thank you Gatlinburg Grind Cafe and Bakery for the coffee and hospitality!

It doesn't hurt to have a local coffee shop as a member of your Club!
Ryan Ownby Megan Dolan Ownby Jeff Ownby

Looking forward to seeing you this Thursday 5:30 to 7:30 at Split Rail Eats for 𝙍𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨!

It's a great excuse not to cook and hang out with your friends instead.

Thank you Melani Groves Campbell for representing the Gatlinburg Rotary Club at the 2026 Gatlinburg Pittman High School graduation!
Congratulations to all the graduates!! 🎊🎊

Thank you Sevierville Rotary Club #3882 for putting on a great 5k run/walk this morning! Gatlinburg Rotary Club members were there nice and early!
Missy Norris, Honey Norris, Neal Anderson and Andrea Ludden

Meet the Gatlinburg Rotary Club for lunch on Thursdays at from Noon to 1pm or have a bite to eat and some drinks on May 21st for Rotary After Hours at from 5:30 to 7ish

Rotary International District 6780

Thank you Sevierville Rotary Club #3882 for putting on a great 5k run/walk this morning! Gatlinburg Rotary Club members were there nice and early!
Missy Norris Honey Norris Neal Anderson and Andrea Ludden

Meet the Gatlinburg Rotary Club for lunch on Thursdays at Rocky Top Sports World - Gatlinburg, TN from Noon to 1pm or have a bite to eat and some drinks on May 21st for Rotary After Hours at Split Rail Eats from 5:30 to 7ish

Rotary International District 6780

https://www.wate.com/news/smoky-mountains/working-behind-the-scenes-at-gatlinburgs-biggest-attractions

Wonderful article on our very own Gatlinburg Rotary Club’s Jared Durrett!!

‘A way of life’ Working behind the scenes at Gatlinburg’s biggest attractions GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — From managing all 11 of Ripley’s attractions along the parkway to overseeing animal care at the aquarium, people working in the tourism…