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Titanic Museum Attraction Celebrates An Edwardian Christmas with New Experiences in Pigeon Forge

Christmas b-roll:     Titanic Museum Attraction Pigeon Forge Christmas Broll​ Christmas photos:  Titanic Museum Attraction Pigeon Forge Christmas Images​ PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee– (Nov. 10, 2026) – The elegance and spirit of an Edwardian Christmas have arrived at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, where guests are invited to experience the beauty and traditions of the holiday season […]

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Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown Honors Veterans, Active-Duty Military with Free Entrees on Veterans Day

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee– (Nov. 10, 2026)–In honor of the brave men and women who have served our nation, Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown in Pigeon Forge is showing its appreciation this Veterans Daywith a special offer for veterans and active-duty military personnel. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, veterans and active-duty military personnel are invited to enjoy one complimentary entrée of their choice […]

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Dollywood

Dollywood Named America’s Best Theme Park Customer Service by Newsweek

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee— (Nov. 10, 2026) — Newsweek has named Dollywood Parks & Resorts as the #1 theme park company in the United States for customer service. Following a recurring trend for the Smoky Mountain family destination, the award follows several recent honors that have recognized the park and its resorts as the best-of-the-best. Dollywood […]

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Dollywood

Dollywood, Allegiant Partner for Special Fan Flights To Celebrate Opening of Smoky Mountain Christmas

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee —(Nov. 9, 2026) — Dollywood and Allegiant partnered for a first-of-its-kind experience for Orlando travelers ready to visit one of the industry’s leading theme parks. The special fan flights, numbered #925 and #2925 in a nod to one of Dolly’s most iconic songs, took off from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) on Friday, […]

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Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud Serves Up a Sleigh-Load of Laughs, Merry Memories for Families this Holiday Season

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee –(Nov. 4, 2026) – The holly-jolly chaos of the Christmas season takes the stage again with a classic holiday disaster at the Hatfield & McCoy Christmas Dinner Feud in Pigeon Forge, delivering a yuletide show that will have families laughing all the way through the holiday experience. America’s two favorite feuding families […]

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Dollywood

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Nominated for USA Today 10BEST Award

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Nov. 3, 2026)—With Dollywood’s popular Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana underway, USA Today 10Best has once again nominated the festival for Best Theme Park Holiday Event, and Dollywood fans are asked to vote early and often to help the guest-favorite tradition earn the top spot. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa is also […]

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Free Pigeon Forge Winterfest Celebration Event on Nov. 13 Features Performance by The Sound

The annual holiday celebration will feature new elements like free tastings from Pigeon Forge restaurants, ice skating, visits with Santa and his reindeer and more. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Nov. 2, 2026) – Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) invites residents and visitors to experience a reimagined Pigeon Forge Winterfest Celebration, a free event on Nov. 13 in Patriot […]

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America’s Best Christmas Tradition Begins at Dollywood on Nov. 6

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas runs through Jan. 3  PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, Nov. 2, 2026) – Holiday joy fills every corner at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana starting Friday, Nov. 6. More than 6 million twinkling lights, glistening decorations, memory-making entertainment, delicious dining options and many more festive experiences turn the theme park […]

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Let Shoney’s Cook for You This Thanksgiving!

Knoxville, Tennessee–(Oct. 27, 2026)–Local Shoney’s Restaurants are offering a traditional Thanksgiving Day Feast, with the Fresh Food Bar on Thursday, Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day, from 11 a.m. to close. Guests are invited to visit local Shoney’s Restaurants for a delicious traditional Thanksgiving feast. The Fresh Food Bar includes tender, slow-roasted turkey and dressing, baked ham […]

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Dollywood

Dollywood Sevier County Days Take Place Nov. 6-15

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Oct. 27, 2026) — Sevier County residents have an opportunity to help their neighbors while also enjoying the festive environment of the nation’s #1 theme park Christmas event. Dollywood hosts Sevier County Days each operating day Nov. 6-15, allowing anyone who lives or works in the county to visit the park’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented […]