PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, June 27, 2017) — A number of performance careers have launched from the stages of Dollywood, and thanks to the upcoming New Faces of Country concert series, guests of the park have an opportunity to see more up-and-coming country artists on the verge of their big breaks. Dollywood, in partnership with […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (June 19, 2017) – More kids drown in the month of June than any other month—that’s just one reason why Dollywood’s Splash Country is committed to water safety education and awareness and why the water park hosts Water Safety Day in conjunction with the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). This eighth annual […]
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 […]
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, 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]