Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism Media Room
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Nov. 19, 2025)—Ahead of Pigeon Forge’s annual Wilderness Wildlife Week (Jan. 5-8), event organizers are accepting submissions for the 2026 Smokies Through The Lens photography contest. The annual photography contest encourages participants to enjoy nature’s beauty and share their experiences through photography. Digital images may be submitted in six categories that showcase: Entries will […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Nov. 17, 2025)—Mike Gwinn, senior sales manager for the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, attended this year’s National Tour Association meeting to promote the destination to tour operators and travel advisors. He came home the winner of one of the organization’s most prestigious awards. Gwinn won NTA’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award […]
PIGEON FORGE, TN (Nov. 14, 2025) – With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s almost time for The Comedy Barn Theater to add holiday twists and funny seasonal turns to its award-winning show. A Comedy Barn Christmas begins on Monday, Nov. 17, offering great clean comedy for families and kids of all ages. For more […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, Nov. 10, 2025) — With Christmas just 45 days away, Dollywood has several special ticket offers designed to make finding the perfect gift to put under the tree a little easier. Currently, Dollywood’s Public Employees Appreciation Days are under way, offering a $59 one-day ticket for members of the military, first responders, school […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Nov. 6, 2025)—Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) is among the contenders for Newsweek magazine’s Best Christmas Town award. The distinction is part of Newsweek’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Bundle up or break out a sweater as every stop proves the spirit of the holidays is best shared, seen and savored together, with memories that last well […]
Voting for award runs through Monday, Dec. 1 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, Nov. 3, 2025) — 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 […]
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 […]
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