Latest News
Taylor sentenced to 46 months for assault of tribal elder
U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Jonathan David Taylor on Thursday, March 19 to 46 months in prison and three years of supervised release for the May 2019 assault of a tribal elder
EBCI moves to four-day week, closes all lobbies
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on Wednesday, March 18 that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be closing on Fridays until further notice.
Restaurants on tribal lands, state directed to close dining rooms; take-out permitted
Restaurants throughout the State of North Carolina were directed to close their dining rooms as of Wednesday, March 18 in efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Museum of the Cherokee closing until at least April 1
After careful consideration, we have made the decision to close the Museum as of March 17, 2020 until at least April 1, 2020.
Opening day of fishing season in Cherokee postponed
The tribal leadership of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met and made the difficult decision to postpone the opening day of fishing season in Cherokee until Saturday, April 11.
School Board discusses closure at March meeting
The Monday, March 16 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
Park announces temporary Visitor Center closures
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Tuesday, March 17 that Sugarlands, Oconaluftee, and Cades Cove Visitor Centers are closed until further notice.
Tribe, casino to maintain operations; schools closing due to coronavirus
With nationwide closures and cancellations mounting due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), several of the major entities of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will maintain operations for now.
Call
(828) 359-6262
Address
801 Acquoni Road • Cherokee, NC 28719
Hours
Mon – Fri • 7:45am – 4:30pm