Smoky Mountain theme park ranks in top 50 of brands evaluated nationally PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025) — Dollywood has long been recognized as one of the best theme park guest experiences in the entire world, with the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, destination regularly earning honors celebrating its unique brand of hospitality. Another of […]
Groundbreaking new attraction, debut Harvest events, seasons of family fun highlight calendar PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, October 28, 2025) — Dollywood—Tripadvisor’s #1 U.S. theme park—is gearing up for a 2026 season unlike any year before in its rich history, complete with the opening of its largest attraction ever, a new harvesttime special event and […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2025) – The holly-jolly chaos of the Christmas season is back with a classic Christmas 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 have a […]
A veterans tribute, including a Quilts of Valor presentation, plus musical performances from Bryson Quick and Carl Wayne Meekins, and fireworks on tap for Winterfest Kickoff Celebration. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 27, 2024)— Pigeon Forge honors America’s veterans on Nov. 6 during its annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest Kickoff Celebration. The festivities also include performances from […]
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas runs through Jan. 4 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, October 27, 2025) – At Dollywood, the holidays start this Saturday, November 1, with the 35th celebration of the park’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana, the 15-time winner for Best Theme Park Christmas Event. With the shimmer and shine of more than […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2025) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Dolly Parton’s Stampede, when the dinner show is transformed into a holiday wonderland filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas. Known as “The Most Fun Place to Eat in the Smokies,” Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede takes guests […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, Oct. 3, 2025) —Sunlight shines through the bright orange and red leaves of the Smoky Mountain trees, setting the perfect backdrop for Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Presented by Humana (now–Oct. 27). Dollywood welcomes a number of guest-favorite artists during the Harvest Festival including returning artists, Dailey & Vincent (Oct. 15-19). Formed in […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, Oct. 3, 2025) – Seven States Power Corporation (Seven States), in partnership with Sevier County Electric System (SCES) and Dollywood Parks & Resorts, is proud to announce the ribbon cutting and official unveiling of seven new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with 14 charging ports and 10 solar-powered umbrella charging units […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025) — As the nights get cooler and the Smoky Mountain leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and red, the joyous sounds of live music fill the air during Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (now-Oct.27). Dollywood welcomes a number of guest-favorite artists during the Harvest Festival, including East […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, September 29, 2025) — Crisp-mountain breezes drift through the Smoky Mountains, bringing Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (now – Oct. 27) to life. Dollywood welcomes many guest-favorite artists during the Harvest Festival, including Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (Oct. 5-7, 13-14). In 2008, Vincent joined forces with The Rage, whose […]