Utilities & Infrastructure in Gatlinburg, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.3%

of households

No Internet

13.5%

of households

Total Households

1,351

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.3%

Cellular Data Plan

73.6%

Satellite

4.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.2%

No Internet Access

13.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

of households

Tablet

57.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.4%

Smartphone

85.5%

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

Tablet

57.4%

Smartphone Only

11.4%

No Computer

9.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

10,721

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
GATLINBURG WATER DEPT	Community	Surface water	8,877
WEBB CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	1,737
NORTON CREEK WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	107

83.4% of households in Gatlinburg have broadband internet access. 66.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.5% of households have no internet access. 11.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 10,721 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.