PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Aug. 7, 2025)—Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), one of the Southeast’s most popular vacation destinations, ranked 26th among the most viewed destinations on Tripadvisor. The ranking represents second quarter results among domestic travelers. The complete list is available here. “Tripadvisor’s rankings place Pigeon Forge in great company and alongside major markets including New York City, Las Vegas, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)— For the third time in four years, Tripadvisor officials have named Dollywood as the number one theme park in the United States during the 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. Dollywood ranked as the number 11 theme park in the world and was the only United States-based […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee –(June 4, 2025) — The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee will present a moving and unique exhibit this summer and into the fall, offering a rare glimpse into the lives and legendary love story of passengers Isador and Ida Straus. Beginning June 2, two of the couple’s most personal artifacts […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (May 2, 2025) — What started as a small roadside attraction in 1961—a simple train ride through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains—has now become an innovative force within the theme park industry. The attraction that now sits on that same ground has blossomed to become a place known around the world […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (April 14, 2025)–As spring grows to life in the Smokies, so too does Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival (April 18 – June 8) with more than 1 million vibrant blooms, menus featuring fresh tastes of spring in the Smokies and unique entertainment offerings—including a new show set to celebrate Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season. […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—March 17, 2025–The Arbor Day Foundation named Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. This is the 24th consecutive year the city of Pigeon Forge has been recognized with this honor. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.–March 18, 2025–The swashbuckling and adventurous crew from Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge veer slightly off course this spring and find themselves docked in an unknown port in their never-ending search for more treasure. This new experience for the pirates, “South Pacific Celebration,” adds even more excitement and fun to […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—March 17, 2025— Newsweek has recognized Dollywood as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025” following the results of a recent survey. The award-winning theme park’s 40th anniversary season kicked off last Friday with the park’s Dreamer-in-Chief and namesake, Dolly Parton, welcoming guests for the exciting year ahead. The “America’s Greatest Workplaces for […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (April 5, 2024) — The Smokies “rock” this August thanks to Dollywood’s popular contemporary Christian event, Rock the Smokies. On Saturday, Aug. 17, Dollywood guests can enjoy headline performances in Celebrity Theater by Casting Crowns and CAIN. Casting Crowns comes to Dollywood amid their 20th anniversary tour. Lead singer and songwriter Mark Hall says the […]
National recognition reinforces company’s unique culture PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, March 20, 2024) — Dollywood Parks & Resorts has been named a 2024 USA TodayTop Workplaces USA award winner. Dollywood placed 86th on the national list of organizations with more than 2,500 employees. The company was the only one from the theme park industry to make the list. The […]