The relationship between the town of Gatlinburg and the settlers in the Roaring Fork area was one of mutual reliance and support. In the town's early days, many of the settlers in the Roaring Fork area relied on Gatlinburg for supplies, medical care, and other goods and services.

As Gatlinburg grew into a tourist destination, many of the settlers in the Roaring Fork area found employment in the town's hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. The city also provided a market for the agricultural and other products produced by the settlers, which helped to support their livelihoods.

Despite the differences between the town and the Roaring Fork area settlers, there was a strong sense of community and shared history between the two groups. Many families in the Roaring Fork area had lived in the region for generations and had deep ties to the land and the people there.

Today, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the town of Gatlinburg continue to preserve and celebrate the history and culture of the early settlers in the region, including those who lived in the Roaring Fork area. Visitors to the park can learn about the lives and struggles of these early settlers through the many historic buildings, exhibits, and artefacts preserved in the garden and the town of Gatlinburg.