A ranger and an ASL interpreter at a scenic overlook giving a program.

Signs of Spring

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Special Event
  • Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Free

Annual Signs of Spring Event, celebrating National American Sign Language Day. 

Programs will be presented at the following locations and times. Visitors are welcome to visit any station, but it is recommended that you visit the stations in the order shown below. 

Cades Cove Orientation Shelter: 9:00-9:30; 10:00-10:30; 11:00-11:30

Methodist Church: 10:00-10:30; 11:00-11:30; 12:00-12:30

Cable Mill: Drop-in between 11:00-2:30 (Junior ranger station)

Dan Lawson: 12:30-1:00; 1:30-2:00; 2:30-3:00

Lequire Cemetery: 1:30-2:00; 2:30-3:00; 3:30-4:00

No reservations required. There will be certified and student ASL interpreters at every station. 

 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Cades Cove

Latitude and Longitude 35.606471, -83.777109

Schedule

Date:

Apr 18, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours and 30 minutes
Tags: cades cove, signs of spring, asl, american sign language