Ramsey Cascades Trail to remain closed this weekend

Brad Jones May 9, 2024 News Leave a comment 219 Views

5/9/24 Update: 

Ramsey Cascades Trail will remain closed this weekend, May 10-12. Due to weather conditions, trail crews were not able to complete planned work on a footlog bridge this week and need to keep the trail closed for visitor safety. 

Following this weekend, the trail will be closed Monday through Thursday each week, except federal holidays. The weekday closures are in place from April 15 to November 14 as trail crews complete a full-scale rehabilitation of this iconic Smokies Trail. 

Hikers throughout the park should exercise caution in the coming days as there are downed trees and some flooding following heavy rain. Check current road, facility, and trail updates before you visit: Current Delays and Closures – Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

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BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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