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, Tenn.—March 14, 2025— Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season is officially underway after the park’s namesake and Dreamer-in-Chief Dolly Parton welcomed guests and media during the park’s first day of operation today. The event marked her first public appearance following the passing of her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, on March 3. During the […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2025) — On Feb. 24, members of the media were able to get a firsthand look at several of the more than 100 off-season construction projects currently taking place at Dollywood theme park. When Dollywood opens to season passholders on Friday, March 14, they’ll be able to experience for themselves how these […]
Dollywood’s 40th anniversary celebration, a free Jurassic Adventure, world’s first racing coaster, Great Big Game Show and seven new lodging experiences lead the way. New Reasons To Visit Pigeon Forge; Destination Named Best Place for Families in the U.S. Dollywood’s 40th anniversary celebration, a free Jurassic Adventure, world’s first racing coaster, Great Big Game Show […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.–Feb. 6, 2025 –For a limited time, guests of Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa can explore a curated selection from Dolly’s iconic wardrobe. The collection, which is displayed in the Acoustic Lounge at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge, features 18 pieces of the international icon’s fashion statements through the […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Feb. 5, 2025) – For guests planning to experience Dolly Parton’s Stampede during its 38th season in 2025, a combination of equestrian expertise, vibrant music and storytelling, colorful butterflies, comedic escapades and a delicious four-course feast have come together to make up the unique and entertaining dinner show. This perennial favorite attraction opens […]
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2025) – It’s time to bring the adventures of the seven seas to the Smoky Mountains, as Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge gets ready for its seventh swashbuckling season starting February 7, 2025. Final preparations are taking place in the show’s Buccaneer Bay, where a colorful and fearless […]
GATLINBURG, Tenn.— Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking help to identify and document former homesite locations within the park. Volunteer-In-Park Frank March, in conjunction with Park Archeologist Allison Harvey, is leading these research efforts which includes documenting field locations with associated historic records. The public is invited to join park staff and volunteers at Wilderness […]
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Jan. 14, 2025)—Drury Hotels, a leading, service-oriented hospitality company with more than 150 hotels in 27 states, announces its newest hotel is under construction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The resort-style hotel is the sixth Drury Hotel in Tennessee and is now accepting reservations for September 19, 2025, and beyond. The new Drury […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. –Jan. 7, 2025–Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay an Epic Golf Adventure®, the immersive mini golf adventure in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, has been voted America’s “Best New Attraction” in the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Over the course of a month-long voting period, the public selected Sky […]