Video interview with Michelle Childs, professor with the Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management department of UT, conducted by Casey Kaufman. Childs discusses the effects of the wildfire on the businesses in Gatlinburg primarily over an extended time frame. She talks about the preparedness of businesses with contacting employees during the fire and in terms of insurance coverage. She also elaborates on the initial return of tourists to the area, and the steady recovery of the area.

Video interview with Ann Fairhurst, professor with the Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management department at UT, conducted by Casey Kaufman. Fairhurst discusses the prior planning that businesses had for emergencies before the fire. She also elaborates on the effects the fire had on businesses in Gatlinburg both in terms of dealing with insurance and regaining regular tourism patronage.

APPL audio interview with Linda Morrow, gallery owner in Gatlinburg, conducted by Karen McDonald. Morrow recounts being awoken by the fire and evacuating on foot through the flames. She discusses the efforts of the emergency responders, volunteers, and local community to provide relief. She tells about losing her home to the wildfire and her experience with her insurance.