Dollywood’s “Year Of The Family” Continues With Even More Time For Family Fun

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (June 13, 2017) — To celebrate summer during Dollywood’s “Year of the Family,” the park offers families even more of what they already love—time together at the world’s friendliest theme park. Summer at Dollywood (June 17- Aug. 6) provides the ideal atmosphere for families to create lifelong memories sure to put a […]

Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventures Show To Open In May

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (March 22, 2017) – After the success of Dolly Parton’s NBC movies about her childhood, Pigeon Forge’s newest dinner theatre attraction is telling a special story very close to her heart. Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventures Dinner and Show will take guests on a journey they will not soon forget. “Now that […]

Pigeon Forge Wildfire Update

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—Nov. 29, 2016—As a result of the wildfires on Monday, Nov. 28, Pigeon Forge has multiple active brush fires at this time. Crews are on the ground working to extinguish and contain them. In the city of Pigeon Forge, nine residential structures have been destroyed by fire. Due to downed power lines, there […]

Pigeon Forge Wildfire Update

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Nov. 29, 2016)—Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Approximately 500 people evacuated on Monday evening and took shelter in Pigeon Forge facilities. At this time, 75 people remain in the shelter. The Red Cross is assisting those who were displaced. According to Pigeon Forge Fire Chief Tony Watson, there […]

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Marks Unprecedented Milestone

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016) — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which began as a small community outreach in Parton’s native Sevier County, Tennessee, has evolved to become the largest literacy program in the world. In December, the “little literacy program that could” marks another impressive milestone—one million books gifted to children around the […]

Magic Legend Makes Appearance at Magic Beyond Belief™ Starring Darren Romeo

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2016–The Magic Beyond Belief™ show in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., starring nationally known magician Darren Romeo, The Voice of Magic, hosted a special magical guest recently at The Smoky Mountain Opry™ Theater.  Gay Blackstone of Los Angeles, the widow and former magic assistant of the late stage magician and illusionist Harry […]

Dolly Parton Announces $2.5 Million Parade Set To Debut During Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (August 31, 2016) — Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana has long been known as one of the world’s best holiday theme park events. Dolly Parton today unveiled plans for an awe-inspiring new parade—dreamed up as only she can—which will add even more excitement to this family-favorite festival. Named The Parade […]

Comedy Barn Kickin’ Chicken 5K Run & Fun Walk To Benefit Safe Harbor

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn., Aug. 19, 2016 – The Comedy Barn Theater® in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., will sponsor its fourth annual Kickin’ Chicken 5K Run & Fun Walk on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Net proceeds will benefit The Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center of the Smokies that provides comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child […]