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 […]
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 […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. –Jan. 7, 2025–Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay an Epic Golf Adventure®, the immersive mini golf adventure in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, has been voted America’s “Best New Attraction” in the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Over the course of a month-long voting period, the public selected Sky […]
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 […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2024) — A lineup of talented performers is set to take the stage during this year’s Winter Music Series, creating unforgettable memories at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. Sounds of unique and harmonious melodies fill the Smoky Mountain air as event guests enjoy a series of musical performances in an […]
PIGEON FORGE, TN (Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024) – Celebrating 30 holiday seasons of hilarity this year, the Comedy Barn Theater is ready to add lots of laughter and jolly memories to the season with holiday twists and turns in its award-winning show. Comedy Barn Christmas begins on Monday, Nov. 18, supplying superior clean comedy for […]
World’s first Scooby-Doo!-themed mini-golf adventure opening in Spring 2025 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Oct. 28, 2024 – Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) and CinePutt announced today Scooby-Doo! Mystery Putt, the first-ever 36-hole mini-golf course themed around Scooby-Doo and the iconic Mystery Inc. gang. Located at 2545 Teaster Lane at the Mountain Mile in Pigeon […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2024) — One of Dolly Parton’s greatest dreams—the little theme park named Dollywood that opened in her home county in 1986—has now become one of the world’s leading family destinations and is set to celebrate its 40th season in 2025. Dollywood Parks & Resorts looks a lot different than it did when it […]
Trick-or-treating, first responder safety demonstrations, costume contests offered at this family-friendly Halloween event. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 17, 2024)— The Pigeon Forge Community Center, Pigeon Forge Fire Department and Pigeon Forge Police Department will host the annual Community Spooktacular & Safety Day on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Pigeon Forge Community Center (170 Community Center […]
Pigeon Forge’s Winterfest Celebration brings millions of lights, holiday shows, events and more beginning in November. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 16, 2024) – Pigeon Forge’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration, one of the largest holiday light festivals in the Southeast, begins Nov. 7 and runs through Feb. 18, 2025. The illumination of six million lights kick […]