PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—(Sept. 10, 2026) — With a refreshing coolness soon on its way to the evening air of the Smokies, the time is perfect for Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (Sept. 14 – Oct. 31). A longstanding tradition for many, the Harvest Festival greets guests with an amazing autumn atmosphere, thanks to the glowingly popular […]
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — As autumn approaches, Great Smoky Mountains National Park looks forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy its world-renowned fall foliage. The changing leaves, cooler temperatures, wildlife viewing and special events bring in a high volume of visitors, congested traffic and limited parking. Check out the tips below to navigate the crowds and make the most of fall in the Great Smoky Mountains. Popular destinations like Cades Cove, Kuwohi and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail will […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Sept. 8, 2026) – Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) welcomes the fall season with new family fun, not-so-scary Halloween antics and harvest décor throughout the city. Only six miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge visitors can enjoy brilliant fall colors in America’s most-visited national park with a scenic […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, August 25, 2026) – With heavy hearts, the Dollywood family mourns the passing of our beloved Dreamer-in-Chief, Dolly Parton. Everyone at Dollywood shares the sorrow of countless people around the world touched by Dolly’s warmth, wisdom and generous spirit. Dolly’s heartfelt wish was that Dollywood always remain a place of joy, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. August 25, 2026- The City of Pigeon Forge joins people across Tennessee, the nation and the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, a beloved daughter of the Great Smoky Mountains and a cherished member of the Pigeon Forge community. Dolly was far more than a world-renowned singer, songwriter, actress, entertainer […]
(Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – August 25, 2026) – When the heat of summer turns to cooler autumn days and nights, the Smokies’ top feudin’ families have come up with an all-new way to fuss and fight all fall with a new harvest-themed show at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud. Starting Sept. 11 and continuing […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — (Aug. 24, 2026) — Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana has once again been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Award for Best Theme Park Halloween Event. The Harvest Festival—which features the wildly popular Great Pumpkin LumiNights—has been a perennial favorite for the award. The USA Today contest, which now is live, runs through […]
Kodak, Tennessee—(Aug. 21, 2026)—After 35 years of advancing bald eagle conservation and education, the American Eagle Foundation and Dollywood Parks & Resorts today announced the next chapter of their longstanding partnership. The non-releasable bald eagles previously housed at Eagle Mountain Sanctuary at Dollywood will make their permanent home at the American Eagle Foundation’s 50-acre educational […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee —(Aug. 14, 2026) — Dollywood’s newest attraction, the more than $60 million NightFlight Expedition, was celebrated with great fanfare today during a ride dedication event attended by media, VIPs and park season passholders. A common description overheard by many as they exited the ride was simply, “Incredible!” Anticipation for the ride has been high […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Aug. 10, 2026) —For Dollywood resorts’ guests, the journey to find Secret Lake begins at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. During their stay, guests of Dollywood’s resorts will enjoy NightFlight Expedition themed décor, experiences and activations throughout both lodging properties. Special NightFlight Expedition room packages also are available. […]