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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—(Feb. 25, 2026)—In a final accounting for 2025, the city of Pigeon Forge posted annual gross receipts exceeding $2 billion, according to Pigeon Forge City Manager David Wear. Revenue collected from city businesses for 2025 totaled $2,288,406,200, reflecting a one percent increase over the previous year. The city tracks revenue in three business […]
Year includes debut of first-of-its kind indoor adventure coaster, nighttime events, half-marathon PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026) — Fresh off another consecutive season of record-breaking attendance, Dollywood theme park is gearing up for a season unlike any before in its 40-year history. All indications suggest 2026 will be another landmark year for […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee– -(Feb. 24, 2026)–After a decade as a staple in Pigeon Forge tourism, TopJump Trampoline Park capped off its final weekend of operations by giving back to the community it served for 10 years, collecting and donating more than 3,182 pounds — over a ton and a half — of nonperishable food to […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Feb. 20, 2026) — Newsweek has recognized Dollywood as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026” following the results of a recent survey. It is the second consecutive year Dollywood Parks & Resorts has earned the Top Workplace for Women award. The “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026” award is based on a nationwide, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Feb. 17, 2026) — Allegiant today announced a first-of-its-kind experience for Orlando travelers ready to visit one of the industry’s leading theme parks. Specially numbered flight #925—a nod to one of Dolly’s most iconic songs—takes off from Orlando on Friday, Nov. 6, to deliver passengers to one of the nation’s leading vacation destinations, the Great […]
Johnson City, Tennessee— Feb. 10, 2026 — FACE Amusement Group has just won the IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Awards for the Best Talent Acquisition Program. This award celebrates FACE Amusement Group’s exceptional submission, Human Resources Excellence Award – Best Talent Acquisition. “This award is a powerful affirmation of our people-first philosophy,” said Bucky Mabe, CEO of FACE Amusement Group. “We’ve been intentional about creating recruiting […]
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee–(Feb. 5, 2026) – Following a milestone 10th anniversary last year, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa continues to shine as one of the nation’s leading resort destinations by earning a spot among the top spas in North America for 2025. The Spa at DreamMore Resort has been named one of Spas of America’s Top […]
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (Feb. 4, 2026) – When visiting the Smokies in 2026, the first step in charting a course for adventure and fun begins at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show. This swashbuckling show brings guests close to the exciting exploits of pirate legends and lore as its eighth season sets sail on Friday, February 6. […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(Feb. 2, 2026) — With daydreams of warmer weather and fun springtime activities on everyone’s minds, USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice has included Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival as one of the nominees for its Best Flower Festival award. Dollywood fans are asked to vote early and often to help this guest-favorite tradition earn the […]
Rare Titanic Menus and Personal Artifacts Make Public Debut (Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – January 29, 2026) — The majesty and the fate of the RMS Titanic continue to enchant and draw guests to the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. A new display of artifacts including a culinary collection and updated world-exclusive displays […]
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