GATLINBURG, Tenn. (SMOKIES.LIVE INFORMATION CENTER) – Gatlinburg City spokesperson, Seth Butler, said the Gatlinburg Fire Chief resigned on Monday, effective immediately.
“I can confirm that Chief Gray resigned on Monday morning, effectively immediately. We appreciate Chief Gray for his service to the City and the Fire Department during his tenure. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors, said Butler. “Assistant Chief Wayne Brandenburg has been appointed Interim Fire Chief.”
According to the city’s website, Chief Gray was the 8th Fire Chief in the history of the Gatlinburg Fire Department. Chief Gray was appointed as the eighth fire Chief in Gatlinburg Fire Department history in November 2025 and was sworn in as Chief in January 2026.
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