PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee – (April 30, 2026) – Dollywood Parks & Resorts has earned a number of accolades following the recently announced 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence & Industry Awards. The company received an impressive seven awards for the employee culture at the Smoky Mountain vacation destination. Dollywood Parks & Resorts were honored with awards in the […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—(April 15, 2026)—Flowers blossom and flavors flourish as Dollywood’s resorts draw inspiration from Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival (April 18-June 7) and springtime in the Smokies. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort each offer guests colorful and unique dining experiences, live entertainment and festival-influenced activities for the entire family. […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(April 13, 2026)–Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival grows to life this spring with more than 1 million vibrant blooms, menus featuring fresh tastes of spring in the Smokies and unique entertainment offerings all in the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. A perennial guest favorite, the Flower & Food Festival—April 18-June 7—dresses Dollywood […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. —(April 6, 2026) — One of Dollywood’s long-standing promotions returns once again to honor those who work tirelessly every day to serve our country and our communities. Dollywood’s Public Employee Appreciation Days returns this spring and provides qualifying guests across the country an opportunity to buy a one-day Dollywood admission ticket online for just […]
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan–(April 02, 2026)–Just in time for late spring camping, a Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort location will open close to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The current Bear Cove Village campground is being given a multimillion-dollar renovation by its new owners, Knoxville-based Blue Ridge Development, LLC. The property, which borders Dollywood, was operated by […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.–(March 26, 2026)–Dollywood is putting a “spring” in the steps of runners at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park next month with the first Run Dollywood race weekend, April 25-26. The fun doesn’t stop there, however, as a brand-new half-marathon weekend is scheduled Sept. 26-27 during the Harvest Festival. Dollywood Parks & Resorts President […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—(Feb. 25, 2026)—In a final accounting for 2025, the city of Pigeon Forge posted annual gross receipts exceeding $2 billion, according to Pigeon Forge City Manager David Wear. Revenue collected from city businesses for 2025 totaled $2,288,406,200, reflecting a one percent increase over the previous year. The city tracks revenue in three business […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee– -(Feb. 24, 2026)–After a decade as a staple in Pigeon Forge tourism, TopJump Trampoline Park capped off its final weekend of operations by giving back to the community it served for 10 years, collecting and donating more than 3,182 pounds — over a ton and a half — of nonperishable food to […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Feb. 20, 2026) — Newsweek has recognized Dollywood as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026” following the results of a recent survey. It is the second consecutive year Dollywood Parks & Resorts has earned the Top Workplace for Women award. The “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026” award is based on a nationwide, […]
Johnson City, Tennessee— Feb. 10, 2026 — FACE Amusement Group has just won the IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Awards for the Best Talent Acquisition Program. This award celebrates FACE Amusement Group’s exceptional submission, Human Resources Excellence Award – Best Talent Acquisition. “This award is a powerful affirmation of our people-first philosophy,” said Bucky Mabe, CEO of FACE Amusement Group. “We’ve been intentional about creating recruiting […]