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 […]
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee–(Feb. 5, 2026) – Following a milestone 10th anniversary last year, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa continues to shine as one of the nation’s leading resort destinations by earning a spot among the top spas in North America for 2025. The Spa at DreamMore Resort has been named one of Spas of America’s Top […]
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (Feb. 4, 2026) – When visiting the Smokies in 2026, the first step in charting a course for adventure and fun begins at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show. This swashbuckling show brings guests close to the exciting exploits of pirate legends and lore as its eighth season sets sail on Friday, February 6. […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(Feb. 2, 2026) — With daydreams of warmer weather and fun springtime activities on everyone’s minds, USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice has included Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival as one of the nominees for its Best Flower Festival award. Dollywood fans are asked to vote early and often to help this guest-favorite tradition earn the […]
Rare Titanic Menus and Personal Artifacts Make Public Debut (Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – January 29, 2026) — The majesty and the fate of the RMS Titanic continue to enchant and draw guests to the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. A new display of artifacts including a culinary collection and updated world-exclusive displays […]
PIGEON FORGE, TENN. (January 28, 2026) – When Dolly Parton’s Stampede opens for its 39th season on February 6, guests quickly will understand why a trip to this most-visited dinner attraction in the world is unlike any entertainment experience they’ve ever encountered. The Stampede features an exciting combination of equestrian expertise, vibrant music and storytelling, colorful […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: January 27, 2026 Marcus Watson, Top Concepts [email protected] (865) 280-3500 Pigeon Forge’s First Trampoline Park Transforms Into World’s First Indoor Slide Park PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – On Feb. 22, 2026, TopJump will make way for Slick City Action Park, a new indoor slide park scheduled to open in 2026. Slick […]
Johnson City, Tennessee— Jan. 22, 2026 — FACE Amusement Group has been named a finalist for the Best Talent Acquisition Program category in the IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in the global attractions industry. The finalist designation was recently announced by IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry. Finalists were selected by IAAPA task forces […]
(Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – Jan. 22, 2026) – A new year is here, and one thing that will stay the same in 2026 is the hijinks, humor and hilarity at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Returning for a 15th year, guests to the Smokies are in for a night of entertainment […]
Known for his roles in Lonesome Dove and Urban Cowboy, Barry Corbin also starred in television’s Northern Exposure, earning an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Maurice Minnifield.