Special events and exhibits to explore legacy of children aboard Titanic PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (December 2012) – For many of Titanic’s youngest passengers, the famous shipwreck was just the beginning of a lifetime of stories. For others, the maiden voyage tragically cut short lives of unlimited potential. The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., is honoring all of […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2012) – Lakieta Bagwell, who has sung with Dolly Parton and her family, Lee Greenwood and many others, has returned to Pigeon Forge to star in “Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry” after a several year hiatus from music due to family medical issues. Fans may remember her from singing […]
23rd annual salute to Great Smoky Mountains National Park scheduled Jan. 12-19 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (December 2012) – When Pigeon Forge launched Wilderness Wildlife Week 22 years ago, there were only four programs on a single Saturday afternoon. The upcoming 23rd annual winter event will last eight days and will feature 304 workshops, lectures, panel discussions, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (October 2012)– Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., opens Nov. 2 and is the largest, most elegant and majestic Christmas show in the Smokies, according to company co-owner and CEO David Fee. “Our Christmas show is the best holiday themed show in the Smokies. We have a large […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (October 2012) – Fresh off a fourth consecutive Golden Ticket Award for Best Shows, Dollywood announces new shows, festival headliners, a fireworks finale and summer-long celebration that span the 2013 season. “Of course I’m really proud of our four Golden Ticket Awards for Best Shows,” Dolly Parton said. “Who wouldn’t be? But […]
Four-month special event brings winter activity to Smoky Mountains resort town PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (October 2012) – Pigeon Forge, Tenn., will launch its 23rd annual Winterfest celebration Nov. 6 with festivities in Patriot Park that conclude with the illumination of five million Winterfest lights throughout the city and a fireworks display. The lead-up to the evening’s […]
72-foot helium-filled balloon is newest attraction in Great Smoky Mountains PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (September 2012) – Guests to the Great Smoky Mountains are seeing the area in a completely new way – from up to 400 feet in the air – all while letting their imaginations soar to exciting heights with Wonders of Flight. Different […]
Annual ceremony bestows the amusement industry’s most sought-after accolades PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (September 2012) – Dollywood won five “best of the best” awards, ranked as finalists in five additional categories and landed two coasters on Amusement Today’s annual Best Steel and Best Wooden Coaster lists at the magazine’s prestigious 2012 Golden Ticket Awards on Saturday, Sept. […]
Major gospel music event books dates in 2014, 2015 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (September 2012) – The LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge has its fourth major booking. The National Quartet Convention (NQC) has committed to weeklong events in 2014 and 2015. The NQC is a major event in southern gospel music. Organizers predicted the 2012 event […]
Titanic Museum Attraction To Close Centennial Year with Fireworks Major Disney-style fireworks, holiday-themed events help wrap up 100th anniversary PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (August 2012) –A year of paying tribute to the 2,208 souls aboard Titanic comes to a dramatic and energetic conclusion this Thanksgiving at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The night sky will be […]