PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, August 25, 2026) – With heavy hearts, the Dollywood family mourns the passing of our beloved Dreamer-in-Chief, Dolly Parton. Everyone at Dollywood shares the sorrow of countless people around the world touched by Dolly’s warmth, wisdom and generous spirit. Dolly’s heartfelt wish was that Dollywood always remain a place of joy, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. August 25, 2026- The City of Pigeon Forge joins people across Tennessee, the nation and the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, a beloved daughter of the Great Smoky Mountains and a cherished member of the Pigeon Forge community. Dolly was far more than a world-renowned singer, songwriter, actress, entertainer […]
(Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – August 25, 2026) – When the heat of summer turns to cooler autumn days and nights, the Smokies’ top feudin’ families have come up with an all-new way to fuss and fight all fall with a new harvest-themed show at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud. Starting Sept. 11 and continuing […]
Tennessee District 12 Representative Fred Atchley, Pigeon Forge City Manager David Wear, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Assistant Commissioner, Marketing, Debra Smith and Pigeon Forge Interim Executive Director Amy Warner (pictured left to right) welcomed guests to the city’s quarterly Tourism Talks meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the LeConte Events Center.
Photo (available for download here) courtesy of the Pigeon Forge Dept. of Tourism
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) — Dollywood Parks & Resorts’ reputation as an exceptional workplace continues to earn national recognition, with its latest honor further reinforcing the company’s commitment to creating an environment where hosts thrive. Newsweek has included Dollywood on its list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families for 2026. […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (July 14, 2026) –Pigeon Forge city officials recently unveiled plans to expand the multi-purpose LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. The project includes an additional 58,000 square feet, with 33,000 square feet specifically earmarked for exhibit space. The city-owned event center will remain open and host events during the two-year construction project. Since […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Thursday, June 11, 2026) – Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration presented by Food City (June 15- Aug. 2) returns this summer with high-energy entertainment, family fun and a patriotic flair as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. From a dazzling drone and fireworks spectacular to mouthwatering culinary items and festive Americana-themed décor […]
Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival Highlights Summer Season Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—May 26, 2026—Summertime is one of the best times to visit Pigeon Forge, one of the country’s most popular family vacation destinations. In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, visiting the Great Smoky Mountains this year includes seasonal celebrations, new experiences and special […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(May 21, 2026)—Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge and the City of Pigeon Forge officials celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the youth baseball complex with a ceremony this morning attended by former Major League Baseball players Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken along with Pigeon Forge City Manager David Wear and Mayor Kevin McClure. The […]
Free concerts, children’s activities and more scheduled in Patriot Park for city’s largest Independence Day celebration ever. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—May 7, 2026—In honor of the 250th Anniversary of America, Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) has expanded its Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival into a two-night event with concerts by two headliners. Country music hitmaker and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan takes the stage […]