PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee — (Sept. 20, 2026) — Fall has settled into the Smoky Mountains, and a familiar cast of characters has returned to The Old Mill. The annual Scarecrow Stroll, taking place September to November, invites visitors to wander throughout The Old Mill property this fall, where handcrafted scarecrows add a little harvest-time personality—and […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(Sept. 18, 2026)–Two of Pigeon Forge’s longtime dining destinations have earned recognition from the travelers who know them best. The Old Mill Restaurant and Pottery House Cafe have each received a 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, recognizing businesses that consistently earn strong reviews from travelers on the global travel guidance platform. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(July 13, 2026)–The Inn at Christmas Place continues to set the standard for exceptional hospitality, earning multiple prestigious recognitions in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. For the second consecutive year, The Inn at Christmas Place has been named one of the Top Family-Friendly Hotels in the World, ranking #2 […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The Old Mill invites guests to step directly into the stories that helped shape Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), the Great Smoky Mountains, and one of Tennessee’s most recognizable landmarks through a new interpretive experience called Standing In History. Installed throughout The Old Mill property, the self-guided walking experience features historically researched signage […]
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan–(April 02, 2026)–Just in time for late spring camping, a Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort location will open close to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The current Bear Cove Village campground is being given a multimillion-dollar renovation by its new owners, Knoxville-based Blue Ridge Development, LLC. The property, which borders Dollywood, was operated by […]
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 […]
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 […]
IMAGES The Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge is the sixth Drury location in the state, offering best-in-class accommodations and amenities for travelers and families. ST. LOUIS, Missouri – (July 30, 2025) – Drury Hotels, a leading service-oriented hospitality company with over 150 hotels in 30 states, announces its new resort-style hotel is now open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Feb. 5, 2025) – For guests planning to experience Dolly Parton’s Stampede during its 38th season in 2025, a combination of equestrian expertise, vibrant music and storytelling, colorful butterflies, comedic escapades and a delicious four-course feast have come together to make up the unique and entertaining dinner show. This perennial favorite attraction opens […]
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2025) – It’s time to bring the adventures of the seven seas to the Smoky Mountains, as Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge gets ready for its seventh swashbuckling season starting February 7, 2025. Final preparations are taking place in the show’s Buccaneer Bay, where a colorful and fearless […]