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 […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Dec. 5, 2025) — 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 country music performances in an intimate setting. The […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Nov. 6, 2025)—Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) is among the contenders for Newsweek magazine’s Best Christmas Town award. The distinction is part of Newsweek’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Bundle up or break out a sweater as every stop proves the spirit of the holidays is best shared, seen and savored together, with memories that last well […]
Sevier County, Tennessee (Oct. 31, 2025) – Since the federal government shutdown began in early October, state and local partners have provided funding to maintain full operations of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As the shutdown enters November, these partners have agreed to continue supporting the park to ensure that key areas remain open to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]