Gatlinburg will rebound says Tech professor Gene Marrano December 7, 2016 1 minute read The images are devastating and there are more than a dozen-related deaths but Gatlinburg will bounce back from the recent wildfires says a Virginia Tech professor. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Meth roundup in Montgomery County: 18 arrested, others soughtNext: 75 years after Pearl Harbor, local historian says it was a day that changed the U.S. and the world ever since Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026