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Dollywood to Host Inaugural Run Dollywood Race Weekend in April 2026

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025)— Dollywood has always been a place where memories are measured in smiles—now those memories also can be measured in miles thanks to the inaugural Dollywood Parks & Resorts Run Dollywood race weekend set for April 25-26, 2026. Participants can enjoy Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival, as well as […]

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Autumn Comes Alive at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Presented by Humana

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee— (Sept. 8, 2025)— As crisp autumn air begins to make its way into the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood comes to life with the sights, sounds and flavors of fall during the Harvest Festival presented by Humana (Sept. 12 – Oct. 27). The park is dressed and ready for the season with brilliant fall décor […]

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No Tricks, Just Treats This Fall in Pigeon Forge

Festive events, music, and Halloween-themed offerings await visitors and guests this fall. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Sept. 8, 2025) – Autumn temperatures are on the way, and Pigeon Forge plans for fall’s arrival with festive offerings for the entire family. With seasonal festivals, music events, family-friendly Halloween happenings and more, Pigeon Forge invites everyone to plan […]

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Dollywood Earns Three Golden Ticket Awards

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Sept. 8, 2025)— Dollywood added to its Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards wins tally, earning three more world’s best honors during the annual award ceremony on Saturday evening.   The Golden Ticket Awards, the theme park industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony, took place Saturday evening at Carowinds theme park in Charlotte. Dollywood received finalist placement in […]

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Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Nominated for USA Today 10Best Award

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Aug. 25, 2025) — Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana has once again been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Award for Best Theme Park Halloween Event.  The Harvest Festival—which features the wildly popular Great Pumpkin LumiNights—has been a perennial favorite for the award. The USA Today contest, which now is live, runs through […]

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Dollywood Named to Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women 2025 List

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(July 30, 2025) — Dollywood Parks & Resorts has earned another top honor with Forbes placing the company on its list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2025. Dollywood Parks & Resorts is the only theme park company included. The award joins a growing list of honors bestowed upon the park this season.  America’s Best […]

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Drury Hotels’ New Resort-Style Hotel Now Open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

IMAGES The Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge is the sixth Drury location in the state, offering best-in-class accommodations and amenities for travelers and families. ST. LOUIS, Missouri – (July 30, 2025) – Drury Hotels, a leading service-oriented hospitality company with over 150 hotels in 30 states, announces its new resort-style hotel is now open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. […]

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TripAdvisor Users Recognize Dollywood as Top U.S. Theme Park

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)— For the third time in four years, Tripadvisor officials have named Dollywood as the number one theme park in the United States during the 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. Dollywood ranked as the number 11 theme park in the world and was the only United States-based […]

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Titanic Museum Attraction’s Exclusive Straus Artifacts Display

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (July 8, 2025)–The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, has hosted an exciting new world-exclusive, limited-time exhibit: The Straus Titanic Artifacts. This exclusive exhibit offers the public a rare opportunity to view never-before-seen personal artifacts belonging to Isador and Ida Straus, including Isador’s pocket watch and a letter written by Ida […]

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Public Employees Appreciation Days Now at Dollywood’s Splash Country Until July 31

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (June 20, 2025) —As a thank you to our military, first responders, teachers and more who work tirelessly every day to serve our country and communities, Public Employees Appreciation Days at Dollywood’s Splash Country provides qualifying guests the opportunity to buy a one-day admission ticket online for just $29.95 plus tax. The exclusive […]