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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 16, 2023) — For Dollywood guests there’s more in store in ’24, including a busy operating calendar that brings even more fun to the Great Smoky Mountains. In addition to being able to enjoy the largest number of days ever during a season at Dollywood, guests also will be welcomed by the brand-new […]
Additional booking dates may become available PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, September 29, 2023) —As construction on Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort nears completion, Dollywood Parks & Resorts is excited to offer guests 302 more reasons to visit the Great Smoky Mountains. The highly-anticipated 302-room lodge is now taking reservations for stays beginning Oct. 16, 2023. […]
Dolly Parton helps “launch” first riders during grand opening celebration PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, May 12, 2023) — Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain, the largest single attraction investment in the park’s history, opened Friday to the general public with much fanfare, a nod to the Great Smoky Mountains, and of course, a visit from Dolly Parton. […]