Celebrate Friends Day with Friends of the Smokies on Saturday, September 17th



Celebrate Friends Day with Friends of the Smokies on Saturday, September 17th

 

Mast General Store in Knoxville is celebrating Friends Day in honor of Friends of the Smokies on Saturday, September 17th. Ten percent of Knoxville’s Mast General Store sales on Friends Day will go to this invaluable organization that’s helped protect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in significant, tangible ways.

A visitor from Austin, Texas marveled, “[The Great Smoky Mountains National Park] is the best park in the world in my opinion.  So much to do and always beautiful, the varied wildlife is common and the camping area is so clean and well maintained.  The rangers are some of the best in the country and the fall colors are incredible, the trees must have some sort of pact with God or something to allow them to be this gorgeous.”

Fierce defenders of this national treasure since 1993, Friends of the Smokies supporters have raised more than $34 million to help preserve and protect this breathtaking park. As expressed in their motto, “Whatever you love about the Smokies, Friends of the Smokies supports it! We assist the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds and public awareness, and by providing volunteers for needed projects.”

Friends of the Smokies funds environmental education programs; heals hemlock trees; protects bears, elk and brook trout; improves air and water quality; refurbishes hiking trails and historic buildings; and Friends also provides volunteers to work alongside park rangers to improve hiking trails.

Representatives from Friends of the Smokies will join us at all our Knoxville Mast General Store on Saturday, September 17th. These wonderful folks will share information about projects the Friends are currently undertaking to preserve the character of the most visited national park in the U.S. Remember, for every dollar you spend on the 17th, 10% will go directly to Friends of the Smokies worthy projects. You’ll also have the opportunity to become a member of Friends of the Smokies for $25 which includes valuable discounts and 15% off any single regularly priced item at Mast General Store. We look forward to seeing you at this special event!