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FACE Amusement Group Partners with Betson Enterprises to Power Arcade Experience at Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee—Nov. 11, 2026 — FACE Amusement Group, a leading operator of family entertainment centers and attractions across the United States, is spotlighting its partnership with Betson Enterprises, one of the world’s leading distributors of arcade and amusement equipment, to deliver the high-energy gaming experience at Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown. The partnership combines FACE Amusement Group’s expertise in creating […]

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Dollywood Resorts Welcome Families to a Season of Holiday Wonder

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee –(Nov. 11, 2026) – Dollywood Resorts invites families to ring in the season with festive Christmas celebrations and joyful New Year’s Eve events, creating unforgettable moments and continuing cherished Christmas traditions. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort invite families to celebrate the holidays in the Smokies with guest-favorite entertainment, decadent […]

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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 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, 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’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 […]