PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(May 20, 2026) — With Memorial Day just around the corner, families are ready to hit the road to visit the nation’s top attractions. Those looking for the best theme parks should look no further than Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Dollywood Parks & Resorts. The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) once again has named […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee — (May 11, 2026) — With plenty of sun-soaked days and glowing nights ahead, Dollywood’s Splash Country opens for its 26th season on Saturday, May 16. The Smokies’ friendliest water park is welcoming guests back this summer with a brand-new nighttime event, fresh food items and 35-acres of summertime fun. New this season, Neon Nights […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—(April 15, 2026)—Flowers blossom and flavors flourish as Dollywood’s resorts draw inspiration from Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival (April 18-June 7) and springtime in the Smokies. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort each offer guests colorful and unique dining experiences, live entertainment and festival-influenced activities for the entire family. […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(April 13, 2026)–Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival grows to life this spring with more than 1 million vibrant blooms, menus featuring fresh tastes of spring in the Smokies and unique entertainment offerings all in the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. A perennial guest favorite, the Flower & Food Festival—April 18-June 7—dresses Dollywood […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. —(April 6, 2026) — One of Dollywood’s long-standing promotions returns once again to honor those who work tirelessly every day to serve our country and our communities. Dollywood’s Public Employee Appreciation Days returns this spring and provides qualifying guests across the country an opportunity to buy a one-day Dollywood admission ticket online for just […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.–(March 26, 2026)–Dollywood is putting a “spring” in the steps of runners at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park next month with the first Run Dollywood race weekend, April 25-26. The fun doesn’t stop there, however, as a brand-new half-marathon weekend is scheduled Sept. 26-27 during the Harvest Festival. Dollywood Parks & Resorts President […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.–(March 23, 2026)–Dollywood Parks & Resorts has earned 11 nominations across ten categories in the latest USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. All Dollywood properties are represented through the nominations. A panel of experts and USA Today 10Best editors selected Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country to receive multiple nominations, while Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—March 23, 2026—Readers of the iconic Southern Living magazine have named Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) one of the best small towns in the South. “Small towns have always been special. From gorgeous scenery to cultural depth, these reader-selected small towns continue to stand out as the South’s Best,” according to Southern Living. Located just six miles from the entrance to […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (March 13, 2026) —Dolly Parton welcomed season passholders and members of the media to the first day of Dollywood’s 41st season during a special media event today, setting high expectations for what will be the Smoky Mountain theme park’s most exciting year yet. With a brand-new, one-of-a-kind attraction set to open later this spring, the […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Feb. 20, 2026) — Newsweek has recognized Dollywood as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026” following the results of a recent survey. It is the second consecutive year Dollywood Parks & Resorts has earned the Top Workplace for Women award. The “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026” award is based on a nationwide, […]