Travel Tennessee Gatlinburg SkyLift Park Offering Free Admission to Healthcare Workers in May “We want to say thank you to the first responders and hospital staff who have done so much for everyone else.” By Meghan Overdeep Meghan Overdeep Meghan is a senior staff writer at Southern Living. She has been scouring the Internet for the buzziest Southern news since joining the team in 2017. She has never met a story she couldn't tell. Meghan is passionate about animals, current events, history, gardening, and making people smile. You can find her skiing or taking pictures of her dog.Previously, Meghan was the weddings editor for The Knot. She also worked for many years as a freelancer with bylines at InStyle, The Food Network, HGTV Magazine, Runners World, and more. She graduated from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Magazine Journalism. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 30, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Nick Lambert/Gatlinburg SkyLift Park The home of North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge is treating healthcare workers to an unforgettable experience in the country's most popular destinations. To honor America's front-line heroes, Gatlinburg SkyLift Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, will offer free admission to healthcare workers and first responders for three days next month: Tuesday through Thursday, May 11-13, 2021. Normal weekday admission for adults is $24.95 per person. "The SkyLift Park family is so grateful for the difficult work the healthcare community continues to do—especially during this painful year of the pandemic," Randy Watson, Gatlinburg SkyLift general manager, said in a news release. "We want to say thank you to the first responders and hospital staff who have done so much for everyone else." WATCH: Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Is the Number One Trending Destination in the U.S. for 2021, According to Tripadvisor Free admission is available to all healthcare workers and first responders. In order to redeem the offer, guests will be required to show employment identification. Also, during National Hospital Week, May 10-16, the SkyPark will create a Bridge of Heroes, when the lights on the SkyBridge and SkyPark will turn red and white to honor healthcare workers. The free ticket is limited to healthcare workers only and does not include family and friends. Additional tickets are available at the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park ticket office or online at GatlinburgSkyLift.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit