Gatlinburg Rotary Club

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!

07/12/2026

We are thrilled to officially welcome Clay Leatherwood as the incoming President of the Gatlinburg Rotary Club!

​If you know Clay, you know he never sits still. He is a powerhouse of energy in our community, and we couldn't be more excited to see that same passion translate into his vision for our club.

​Clay is coming in with a bold, action-oriented game plan. He believes, as we do, that the next generation holds the key to the future, and he is ready to roll up his sleeves to create fresh, meaningful opportunities for them to get involved, lead, and serve alongside us.

​We are looking forward to a year of "doing"—more service, more impact, and more connection. Clay’s optimism is contagious, and we know this is going to be a transformative year for Gatlinburg Rotary.
​Get ready, team—we’ve got big things to do! Welcome to the helm, Clay! ⚡️🤝

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07/12/2026

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Love this!! Share the love!! ❤️

A small act of kindness may seem insignificant in the moment, but its impact can reach far beyond what we can see. Every helping hand, every encouraging word, and every act of service creates ripples that inspire others to do the same. Together, these ripples grow into waves of positive change that strengthen our communities and leave a lasting impact.
Service Above Self.

07/09/2026

As we reflect on this past year, our hearts are full of gratitude for the exceptional leadership of Neal Anderson.
​Neal, thank you for guiding the Gatlinburg Rotary Club with such dedication, wisdom, and genuine kindness. Under your stewardship, our club hasn’t just met our goals—we have truly thrived. Because of your vision, we have fostered an environment where we are not only doing impactful work for our community, but doing it together with joy and a shared sense of purpose.
​Your commitment has reminded us all of the power of "Service Above Self." Whether it was the strength you brought to our humanitarian efforts or the energy you invested in our fellowship, you have left an indelible mark on this club.
​It is members like you who make this organization the vibrant, life-changing force that it is. Thank you for your hard work, your infectious spirit, and for leading us through a year we will long remember! 👏💙
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