Gatlinburg Rotary Club

09/26/2026

Congratulations to these students for participating in RYLA 6780!

Thank you Rotarian Ryan Ownby for your support!

09/15/2026

Are you interested in community service, networking, and learning about the incredible rescue operations in our area? We would love to welcome you as our guest!

​This Thursday, our Rotary Club is honored to host BUSAR (Backcountry Search and Rescue) for a special presentation on their vital work in our region.

​📍 Location: Rocky Top Sports World - Gatlinburg, TN
📅 Date: Thursday, September 17th
⏰ Schedule: Lunch available starting at 11:45 AM | Meeting begins at 12:00 PM
💵 Cost: $17 per person (includes lunch)

​Whether you are curious about Rotary or simply want to learn more about BUSAR, everyone in the community is welcome to attend.

​📩 RSVP: If you plan to join us, please send a quick email to Club President Clay Leatherwood at [email protected] so we can save you a seat.

​We look forward to seeing you there!

09/10/2026

Investing in our students, teachers, and future leaders! 🎓✨

​At today’s meeting, the Gatlinburg Rotary Club was honored to support our local education community by presenting $2,500 to each of our six area schools—a total investment of $15,000 directly back into our classrooms.

​We were thrilled to host local school administrators and Sevier County Schools Superintendent Dr. Wendy Patterson to celebrate the incredible work happening across our community every day.

​Pictured (L to R):
​Donna Rolen – Jones Cove Elementary
​Zach Schrandt – Gatlinburg-Pittman High School
​Carrie Gumlick – Pittman Center Elementary
​Clay Leatherwood – Gatlinburg Rotary Club President (2026–2027)
​Dr. Wendy Patterson – Superintendent, Sevier County Schools
​Amy Case – Catons Chapel Elementary
​Jake Quilliams – Pi Beta Phi Elementary
​Taylor Franklin – Gatlinburg-Pittman Jr. High School

​Thank you to our local educators and leaders for everything you do for our students.

Service Above Self!

If you would like to learn more about the Gatlinburg Rotary Club and what we do for our communities, please join us for lunch. We meet at Rocky Top Sports World - Gatlinburg, TN from 11:45 to 1pm every Thursday.

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09/09/2026

Who wants to go?

District 6760 & District 6780
ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (RLI)
Offerings: PARTS I, II or III

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Registration: 8:00 AM Central
Facilitation: 8:30 AM Central
Location:
Hands on Science Center
101 Mitchell Boulevard
Tullahoma, TN 37388

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please register through DACdb if possible for the best experience. If you do not know your DACdb password, click “Forgot Password” to reset it. If you know you do not have a DACdb login, click the registration link and follow the instructions provided.

COST
The RLI Part I fee is $60 per participant.
Please pay online by credit or debit card when registering. Before paying, check with your club to see if they cover the cost of your RLI experience. If your club is paying, select “Pay by Check” during registration.
Checks should be made payable to RLI-HOA and brought to registration. The registration fee covers materials and dinner.
Participants who are paying by check must have payment received at registration before being allowed to participate.

BEFORE YOU ATTEND
Please visit Rotary.org and sign in to My Rotary. Then:
• Click Knowledge & Resources
• Click Learning Center
• Complete the following courses:
About Rotary
Rotary Basics
Rotary Foundation Basics

CREDIT FOR COMPLETION
Participants must fully participate in all Part I topic sessions to receive credit for completion.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact District 6780 RLI Chair Jane Bowen at [email protected].

08/30/2026

Thank You for Making the 2026 Reverse Raffle a Resounding Success!

What a night! On behalf of the Gatlinburg Rotary Club and the GPHS Quarterback Club, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to making this year's annual $10,000 Reverse Raffle our most exciting event yet.

The energy in the room was electric from start to finish—especially at the very end! When the final five ticket holders walked up to the stage, the suspense reached an absolute peak as one brave individual decided to push their luck and keep drawing rather than split. After one more nail-biting draw, the remaining four ticket holders agreed to split the pot, bringing a thrilling end to a unforgettable evening.

This event’s success would not have been possible without the immense dedication of our community partners, volunteers, and sponsors. We extend our warmest special thanks to:

🟡 The Auction Committee & Ticket Sellers: For your untiring dedication, countless hours, and relentless drive to ensure every single ticket was sold and every auction item was ready.
🔵 The City of Gatlinburg: For your constant partnership and unwavering support of our local civic programs and high school athletics.
🟡 Mills Auditorium (Gatlinburg Convention Center): For providing an incredible venue and professional staff to house our flagship fundraiser.
🔵 Holston’s Catering Co: For serving a fantastic meal that kept our guests delighted all evening.
🟡 Ogles Parking: For generously facilitating smooth, stress-free access for our attendees.
🔵 Old Forge Distillery: For your wonderful spirit of community partnership and continued support.
🟡 Our Amazing Auction Item Donors: For your generosity in contributing unique items, experiences, and prizes that made our auction such a hit.

Every dollar raised directly fuels community service initiatives, youth programs, and our GPHS Footbal🏈

Thank you all for showing up, showing your support, and making Gatlinburg such an extraordinary community.

⏱️We are already counting down the days until next year—see you all at the next Reverse Raffle!

08/22/2026

Come join us! Limited tickets available! Saturday, August 29, 2026; Gatlinburg Rotary Club & GP Quarterback Club Reverse Raffle & Silent Auction! LOTS of terrific items to bid on!

08/12/2026

The Gatlinburg Rotary Club extends its sincere gratitude to all the teams who played and supported our community efforts.

A huge shout out to Brent Whaley, David Moore , Ryan Ownby and Jodie Bowers Lamon for making this event a success!

08/08/2026

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The population is growing at Appalachian Bear Rescue. A special thank you to our recAppalachian Bear Rescue from ABR for taking care of these precious animals!