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The Comedy Barn Theater Adds Holiday Humor and Hilarity Beginning Nov. 18

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 […]

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Zoinks! Scooby-Doo! Mystery Putt Opening in Pigeon Forge Next Spring

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 […]

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Dollywood

Dollywood Celebrates Milestone 40th Anniversary Season in 2025

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 […]

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Pigeon Forge Community Center Hosts Free Safety Day & Spooktacular Event Oct. 24

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 […]

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Pigeon Forge Invites Visitors to the Smokies for the Holidays

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 […]

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Pigeon Forge Takes Home 10 Prestigious International Events Awards

The International Festivals and Events Association recognizes excellence in special events around the world. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 9, 2024)— Amid worldwide competition, the Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) Department of Tourism took home 10 Pinnacle Awards from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) and Haas & Wilkerson Insurance. Winners were announced on Sunday, Sept. 29, […]

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Pigeon Forge Remains Open to Those Who Can Safely Travel; Destination Continues Collecting Items for Flood Victims

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—(Oct. 8, 2024)—While Pigeon Forge businesses welcome fall visits for those who can travel safely, helping neighbors remains a priority for the destination’s businesses, visitors and residents who will continue to collect items for flood-affected areas through Oct. 27. Like the aftermath of the 2016 wildfires, uncertainty exists among consumers as to whether […]

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Business News

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 […]

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US 441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopens Oct. 2 

GATLINBURG, Tenn.—The National Park Service (NPS) will reopen US 441/Newfound Gap Road by 8 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 2) morning to allow for access between Tennessee and North Carolina communities.   Once US 441 reopens, all major roads, trails and facilities on the Tennessee-side of the park will be open to visitors. Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans […]