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Dollywood Celebrates Milestone 40th Anniversary Season in 2025

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2024) — One of Dolly Parton’s greatest dreams—the little theme park named Dollywood that opened in her home county in 1986—has now become one of the world’s leading family destinations and is set to celebrate its 40th season in 2025. Dollywood Parks & Resorts looks a lot different than it did when it […]

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Open Now: Winter Wonderland Wonderland Lagoon at The Inn at Christmas Place

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.–Oct. 7, 2024–On Monday, Sept. 23, The Inn at Christmas Place officially opened its Insane Christmas-themed “Winter Wonder Lagoon.” This project was developed by Lucas Congdon and his team from Lucas Lagoons of the popular hit TV show, Insane Pools. The Inn at Christmas Place began renovations in their courtyard in August of 2023 […]

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Dolly Parton, Her East Tennessee Businesses, Walmart Donate Millions To Support Flood Relief Efforts

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2024) — Dolly Parton, along with officials from Dollywood Parks & Resorts, The Dollywood Foundation, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage and Walmart, announced significant donations to flood relief during a special event Friday afternoon at Walmart #678 in Newport, Tennessee. The location has helped the local community by offering meals, as well […]

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US 441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopens Oct. 2 

GATLINBURG, Tenn.—The National Park Service (NPS) will reopen US 441/Newfound Gap Road by 8 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 2) morning to allow for access between Tennessee and North Carolina communities.   Once US 441 reopens, all major roads, trails and facilities on the Tennessee-side of the park will be open to visitors. Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans […]

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The Dolly Parton Experience Now Open at Dollywood

Park guests can follow Dolly’s incredible journey thanks to immersive new attractions PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, May 24, 2024) – Dolly and Dollywood officials opened The Dolly Parton Experience—the park’s eagerly anticipated new attraction—to great fanfare this morning during a special event for invited media and VIPs. Thousands of Dollywood guests eager to see inside […]

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Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival Blooms to Life April 19

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, April 15, 2024) – Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival presented by Covenant Health (April 19 – June 9) provides guests more than one million vibrant blooms, the fresh tastes of spring in the Smokies and unique entertainment offerings throughout the park. Already in its fifth season, this guest-favorite event transforms Dollywood […]

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Dollywood Nominated for Five USA Today 10Best Awards

Dollywood fans encouraged to vote early and often for Pigeon Forge theme park PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, March 25, 2024) — Dollywood again has earned a number of nominations across several categories in USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. A panel of experts and USA Today 10Best editors selected Dollywood Parks & Resorts properties […]

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Dolly Parton Celebrates 2024 Pigeon Forge Family Challenge Champs

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(March 8, 2024)—Dolly Parton was on hand to celebrate the Falin family who took top honors in the 2024 Pigeon Forge Family Challenge. The seven-episode series aired on Pigeon Forge’s YouTube channel, where it is available for viewing at https://www.mypigeonforge.com/family-challenge. Dolly was on hand in the final episode which revealed the grand champion […]

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Southern Living Declares “Dollywood Is Better Than Any Other Theme Park”

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (March 6, 2024) — A new accolade has come Dollywood’s way just as the park prepares the grand opening ceremonies for its 39th season later this week. Southern Living named Dollywood as one of the South’s Best Attractions as part of its 2024 The South’s Best awards, with the article headline proclaiming “Why Dollywood is […]

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America’s Best Theme Park Christmas Event Begins Nov. 4

Guests can experience more than 6 million lights during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023) — Santa won’t be the only thing flying high above Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana this season. The 15-time winner for Best Theme Park Christmas Event boasts more than 6 million shining, shimmering […]