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LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge Announces Two-Year $31.4 Million Expansion Project

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (July 14, 2026) –Pigeon Forge city officials recently unveiled plans to expand the multi-purpose LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. The project includes an additional 58,000 square feet, with 33,000 square feet specifically earmarked for exhibit space. The city-owned event center will remain open and host events during the two-year construction project. Since […]

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Dollywood Earns Place on Time’s Inaugural List of America’s Best Private Companies

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee —(July 8, 2026)—Dollywood Parks & Resorts continues to earn remarkable accolades this summer with another announced this morning. TIME has named the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, destination to its inaugural list of the top 500 privately held companies in the United States. Dollywood was the only theme park on the list. According to TIME, […]

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Dollywood Theme Park Ranks Nationwide as Tourist Attraction with the Best Value for Guests

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee–(July 29, 2026)–As summer travel season continues throughout July and August, vacationers are looking for attractions and destinations that provide a variety of entertainment and experiences that won’t break their summer travel budget. According to a recently released study from digital platform Achieve, Dollywood Parks & Resorts is ranked #2 among tourist attractions […]

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Dollywood’s Splash Country Hosts 2026 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson with Event’s Largest Participation

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee –(June 26, 2026) – With 1,442 participants on Thursday, June 25, Dollywood’s Splash Country welcomed more participants than any other host location worldwide during the 2026 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, as well as the largest participation total in the water park’s 16-year history of hosting the event. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is […]

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Dollywood Resorts Celebrate Summer with Seasonal Fun, Special Entertainment, Patriotic Spirit

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee — (June 23, 2026) — Dollywood’s Resorts are kicking off the summer season with seasonal food and beverage offerings, along with special entertainment experiences inspired by Dollywood’s Summer Celebration presented by Food City. From refreshing, themed spa treatments to parties by the pool and grand patriotic chocolate displays, Dollywood’s Resorts are the perfect […]

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Registration Open for Run Dollywood Harvest Half Marathon Weekend

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee –  (June 19, 2026) – Run Dollywood is going the extra mile with an expanded three-day race weekend that lets runners “fall” in love with the beauty of Dollywood and the Smoky Mountains during the award-winning Harvest Festival presented by Humana. The race weekend takes place Sept. 25-27, and participant registration is now […]

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Tickets on Sale Now for Dollywood’s First After-Hours Special Event, Harvey’s Boo Bash

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee – (June 18, 2026) – Harvey’s Boo Bash, Dollywood theme park’s very first separately-ticketed, after-hours special event, is set to carve out a new fall tradition, serving up a harvest of family-friendly fun and festivities after dark.  Harvey’s Boo Bash takes place on Oct. 16, 23 and 30 after Dollywood’s Harvest Festival […]

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The Old Mill in Launches Immersive, Self-Guided Standing In History Walking Tour Experience

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The Old Mill invites guests to step directly into the stories that helped shape Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), the Great Smoky Mountains, and one of Tennessee’s most recognizable landmarks through a new interpretive experience called Standing In History. Installed throughout The Old Mill property, the self-guided walking experience features historically researched signage […]

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Dollywood’s Splash Country To Host 16TH Annual Water Safety Day Presented by Blue Lizard Sunscreen

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee – (June 15, 2026) – As summer heats up in the Smokies, Dollywood’s Splash Country wants to remind its guests the best tips and tricks for safe summer fun.  For the 16th season, Dollywood’s Splash Country is hosting Water Safety Day presented by Blue Lizard Sunscreen. This year’s event occurs on Thursday, June […]

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Dollywood Extends Public Employee Appreciation Days Offer To Celebrate America’s Veterans, First Responders, Teachers

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee — (June 12, 2026) — One of Dollywood’s long-standing promotions has been extended into the summer to thank those who work tirelessly each day to serve our country and communities. Dollywood’s Public Employee Appreciation Days has been a popular promotion this season, with qualifying guests from across the country taking advantage of this special offer.  […]