Carry in Kentucky & Tennessee questions

[dieselrealtor]

I understand that the IN pink card is good there,
what restrictions do I need to be concerned with in the Gatlinburg area?

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Follow the laws for the State, which can be found Handgunlaw.us

 

[ScouT6a]

Been working (and carrying) in Tennessee for the past several weeks. No issues what so ever. I use the smart phone app called CCW. Really nice straight forward app with lots of good information. You can pull up individual states and get a quick overview of their laws or link to their detailed laws. Never had any issues in Kentucky either. My main question with other states is always concealed carry or open carry. The CCW app answers that quickly.

 

[Outlaw]

I also use the ccw app and have found it to be very useful. They even provide links to the local .gov websites.


Beware in Tennessee a no carry sign does hold weight and there is no carry in public parks.

 

[Trigger Time]

Or bars in Tennessee, even if it's a restaurant that serves alcohol I believe.

 

[romad7]

Or bars in Tennessee, even if it's a restaurant that serves alcohol I believe.

Im pretty sure that changed but definitely no drinking and the park carry rules are up for change as well, not sure what happened with that. I didn't have my TN permit very long before moving so definitely check the current info.

https://www.tn.gov/safety/handgun/handgunfaqs.shtml#q7

 

[dudley0]

Which CCW app do you guys use? I am running an Android system so that might be the problem, but when I search CCW App I get two to pop up. One is in German or some such and the other had terrible reviews. Upon deeper searching I found some others but figured I would see what actually worked before I get into it.

 

[Frosty]

Thanks for the app info, I just downloaded it. Looks very helpful

 

[Mounty09]

I use the CCW App by Workman Consulting. I think it cost a couple bucks but is well worth is.

 

[Outlaw]

I use the CCW App by Workman Consulting. I think it cost a couple bucks but is well worth is.

That's the one.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Which CCW app do you guys use? I am running an Android system so that might be the problem, but when I search CCW App I get two to pop up.

I use "Legal Heat" on Android

 

[Indy317]

I understand that the IN pink card is good there,
what restrictions do I need to be concerned with in the Gatlinburg area?

Federal buildings are off-limits. Most of the visitor's center in the park are marked, however signs are small, and might not be noticeable. I don't think it really matters though. Also, some buildings on federal lands might be used by third party contract companies, but they could still retain the no guns policy. Also, I think any federal structure is off-limits, even backcountry shelters, outhouses, or older properties converted to tourist attractions. This isn't just parks either, but also national forest properties. Also note that some more popular park/national monument/national forest property buildings might not be located in the park, but the rule still might apply. I know there are park information visitor centers in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge but I'm not sure if they are owned by the park service or the park association (a private not-for-profit entity). If TN state law says signs have force be aware that Ober Gatlinburg is posted.

Have fun in the area, will be heading there later this year for a hiking focused trip. One of my favorite places to visit.

 

[Bob45]

We go to Gatlinburg several times a year. Very few restrictions. You can carry in bars but not allowed to drink while carrying. You are allowed to carry in the national park as long as you have a permit for that state. Part of the national park is in North Carolina. If you go to Cherokee, Im not sure about carry there since its an Indian Reservation I think.

 

[David D]

The wife and I took a motorcycle trip to Gatlinburg last summer. When we checked into our motel I was quite taken by surprise that the desk clerk brought up that the people of that area are very gun friendly. I wondered how he could tell I was carrying. When I asked why he felt compelled to mention being gun friendly, he stated that it was because of the N R A shirts we were wearing . I had forgotten what we were wearing.

While walking through the crowds, we had many people say that they liked our Stand And Fight shirts.

 

[ScouT6a]

Yes, Workman Consulting CCW App running on an Android. Zero issues. Good updates.

 

[Sling10mm]

Good info here. The wife and I are planning a trip to Gatlinburg soon.

Thanks

 

[Paul30]

Yes, Workman Consulting CCW App running on an Android. Zero issues. Good updates.

I have used this one a long time. Great app, and updated often without issues. Worth far more than the $2 it costs.

 

[dieselrealtor]

thanks for the replies

 

[Bennettjh]

I've traveled to TN a couple times with guns (never Gatlinburg though). I remember the no gun signs carry the weight of law.