Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism Media Room
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.
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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 […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, May 4, 2026) – Dollywood Parks & Resorts is ready to hit the track, sponsoring diehard Dollywood fan Quinn Davis and her No. 85 ARCA Menards Series East machine for the remainder of the 2026 campaign. The first race with the Dollywood sponsorship took place Saturday at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Davis, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—March 23, 2026—Readers of the iconic Southern Living magazine have named Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) one of the best small towns in the South. “Small towns have always been special. From gorgeous scenery to cultural depth, these reader-selected small towns continue to stand out as the South’s Best,” according to Southern Living. Located just six miles from the entrance to […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—(Feb. 25, 2026)—In a final accounting for 2025, the city of Pigeon Forge posted annual gross receipts exceeding $2 billion, according to Pigeon Forge City Manager David Wear. Revenue collected from city businesses for 2025 totaled $2,288,406,200, reflecting a one percent increase over the previous year. The city tracks revenue in three business […]
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