The Park Vista, a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel is 200-feet-tall and resides 1,000 feet above Gatlinburg, Tenn. It also features an up-close backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains.

what is this event?

This is the first major fundraising event for Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful, and it’s just as innovative as the work we get to do on our waterways! We’ve teamed up with Over the Edge, the world’s leading urban rappelling company who has hosted over 1,000 events to help nonprofits raise over $150 million to date. We’re so excited to partner with The Park Vista, a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel who has agreed to allow participants to descend down the side of their 200-foot building that resides 1,000 feet above Gatlinburg, Tenn. with up-close views of the Great Smoky Mountains.

This is the first-ever major fundraiser for Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful, and it’s timed to help us reach the milestone of 1 million lbs. of trash removed since we put our first boat in the water in 2019!

What’s it for?

Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful is nearing the monumental milestone of 1 million lbs. of trash removed from the seven-state Tennessee River watershed since we put our first boat in the water in 2019. This fundraiser will help us to get ‘over the edge’ to reaching that milestone and we couldn’t ask for a more exciting fundraiser to help us get there!

who can rappel?

The Over the Edge team has shared that there is no age limit, but there are weight limitations. Participants must weigh between 100 and 300 lbs.

is it safe?

The Over the Edge team has a stellar record of no accidents since holding rappelling events since 2003. They’ve hosted 1,500+ rappelling events off of 500+ buildings with 150,000+ successful rappels. A technical team from Over the Edge has already formed a Site Inspection and Safety Plan for our site, as they do for every rappelling event that they host. After the ropes and equipment are set up, all three members of the Over the Edge team overseeing the rappelling course will actually rappel the route first to ensure that everything has been set up correctly and are meeting all safety compliances.

what can I take away from rappelling at this event?

This is an event that is sure to leave every participant walking away with bragging rights (and a t-shirt to prove it!). More than that, it’s a chance to take on a challenge, enjoy spectacular views up close with the Great Smoky Mountains, and support a river cleanup nonprofit making important strides for our watershed, all at the same time!

‘Weekend Getaway to the Smokies' package

The rappeler who raises the most funds in our "Rappelling for the Rivers" fundraiser will win this epic 'Weekend Getaway to the Smokies' package. The package, valued at $1,000, includes:

- 4 tickets to Dollywood

- 4 tickets to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

- 2 nights' stay at The Park Vista...a Doubletree Hotel , a Double Tree by Hilton Hotel

- Gift cards to some popular Gatlinburg restaurants

- Other goodies

We're also going to have raffle giveaways for those who donate to this fundraiser!