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New Reasons To Visit Pigeon Forge; Destination Named Best Place for Families in the U.S.

Dollywood’s 40th anniversary celebration, world’s first racing coaster, Great Big Game Show and seven new lodging experiences lead the way. PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Feb. 3, 2025—Any time is a great time to visit Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) but trying something new provides a bonus for visitors to the popular Great Smoky Mountains vacation destination in 2025. TravelPulse […]

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Dollywood

Dolly Parton’s Wardrobe Exhibit Opens at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort

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 […]

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Dolly Parton’s Stampede Ready To Begin 38th Season of Fun, Adventure

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 […]

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Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge Ready To Set Sail for Seventh Season

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 […]

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park seeks help in identifying historic homesites

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 […]

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Drury Hotels Announces New Hotel in Pigeon Forge

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 […]

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Online Registration Opens Jan. 15 for 33rd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week Celebrates the History, Culture and Natural Wonders of the Smokies

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Dec. 26, 2024)— More than 90 free educational sessions, five days of outdoor excursions and key note speakers await attendees of Pigeon Forge’s 33rd Wilderness Wildlife Week Jan. 28-Feb. 1. One of the largest gatherings of wildlife experts and enthusiasts in the Southeast, the event features activities for participants of all ages […]

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Popular Laurel Falls Trail To Close Jan. 6 for 18-Month Rehabilitation Project

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2024)— The National Park Service (NPS) will begin a major rehabilitation on Laurel Falls Trail, one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail will close for 18 months starting Jan. 6, 2025, as crews make improvements to the trail and parking areas.  Through this rehabilitation, […]

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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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Dollywood

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 […]