PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE (Jan. 10, 2017)—Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the popular family vacation destination located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, announces several new attractions for the 2017 travel season. “As folks begin to make their spring break plans or look for a summer family getaway, we want to remind them of the great […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2016) — Coming off a record year which featured the best new attraction of 2016, Lightning Rod, as well as the successful first anniversary of Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, The Dollywood Company continues to provide more unique experiences at each of its family-friendly properties. Two new family rides debut this summer […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2016) Pigeon Forge firefighters and their families enjoyed a sunny afternoon at Margaritaville Island Hotel’s Roof Top Pool Sunday. Firefighters and their families were treated to an all-American cookout, games for the kids, magic tricks and live music by Chad McWilliams. “We just wanted to take this opportunity to thank […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (August 16, 2016) – With the excitement of what is shaping up to be a record season in 2016, The Dollywood Company today announced the addition of TailSpin Racer to Dollywood’s Splash Country for 2017. This thrilling new attraction allows up to six guests to race each other on mats through the […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (May 2016) – Alcatraz East, a new crime museum, is scheduled to open this fall at the Island in Pigeon Forge. The museum will give visitors the behind-the-scenes story to our nation’s crime history. The museum’s neighbors at The Island include Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen and Margaritaville Hotel and will offer historic […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (May 20, 2016) – The duo of Maddie & Tae is one of country music’s hot new acts, and the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism has booked the two highly declarative singers for a exclusive concert on July 31. The audience will be limited to approximately 100 winners of the no-cost-to-enter Maddie […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (April 27, 2016) – Dolly’s Homecoming Parade, Pigeon Forge’s annual salute to hometown superstar Dolly Parton, regularly attracts tens of thousands of spectators, but this year’s potential audience could be exponentially larger because it will be one of the first live stream feeds presented on Facebook. Facebook launched live video streaming earlier […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (April 2015) – For five days in May, you can learn about bears and trout, hone your nature photography skills, join a celebration of gospel singing, discover your artistic side, and even meet President Franklin Roosevelt – all for free. The occasion is the 26th annual Wilderness Wildlife Week, Pigeon Forge’s salute […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (March 24, 2016) — Dollywood guests know every season at the award-winning park presents a totally different and exciting atmosphere for guests. Much like the changing scenery in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains creates beautiful sights for visitors, Dollywood’s fabulous festivals provide a distinct and always-changing ambiance for those who come through […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (February 2016) — Visitors to Pigeon Forge can sample a taste of the Old West, prepared by authentic chuck wagon cooks, on Saturday, Feb. 20. The Saddle Up Chuck Wagon Cookoff and Lunch are part of Saddle Up, a five-day celebration of the American West, Feb. 17-21. Chuck wagons were a vital […]