Donation to help maintain A.T.

Matthew Bateman representing Stay And Play In The Smokies, (R) recently presented Bill Van Horn, volunteer representative with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a check in the amount of $327.

The donation was generated via social media platform, Facebook, and was designed to highlight and raise awareness of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.), as well as Franklin’s new designation as an official A.T. Gateway Community — one of only 14 cities designated as A.T. Communities.

The funds will be used by the ATC and the 31 clubs who also help to maintain the Trail.