APPL audio interview with Charly McCoig, resident of Sevierville, conducted by Karen McDonald. McCoig discusses the day of the fire and her direct attempts at fighting the fire. She also provides information about relief efforts and her time spent volunteering immediately after the fire as well as helping families to sift through ashes to find what personal items survived.

APPL audio interview with Brian Papworth, business owner in Gatlinburg, conducted by Kenton Temple and Karen McDonald. Papworth discusses how calm the day of the fire was before the winds picked up and caused the rapid spread of the fire. Papworth also recounts the scene of Gatlinburg in the following days and the efforts of him and his wife at the community center.

APPL audio interview with Virginia Turner, resident of Gatlinburg, conducted by Karen McDonald. Turner, being a truck driver, first received reports of the fire while out of town. She recounts the worry about returning home after the disaster and the pain of losing her home. She shares her experiences with different charity organizations aiding survivors of the fire.