Video interview with Zachary James, UT undergraduate student from Sevierville, conducted by Laura Romans. James discusses his experience as a high school student in Sevierville during the time of the wildfires, including memories of classmates who were impacted, the closing of Sevier County schools, and the relief efforts.

Interview with Sarah Reagan, teacher for Pi Beta Phi Elementary School in Gatlinburg. Reagan recounts the day of the fire and the growing unease she felt for her class leading up to the early dismissal. She also discusses returning to the school after the fire and the hardships faced by the students and faculty following the fire.

Video interview with Seemona and Daniel Whaley, former residents of Gatlinburg, conducted by Casey Kaufman. The Whaleys discuss their feeling at the time before the fire had become widespread. They also go into detail about the harrowing efforts to evacuate from their home, off of a mountain that was engulfed in the fire. Reflections about community relations and how Gatlinburg began to slowly recover are also touched upon.