PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, February 12, 2025) — With hiring events in full swing for Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season, another national publication has recognized Dollywood as one of America’s best. Announced today, Forbes has placed Dollywood on its 10th annual list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park is the only theme park to rank on…… MORE
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Sevier County residents and workers have a chance to get into Dollywood next month for a hefty discount. The park’s Sevier County Days returns, allowing those who live or work in Sevier County to enter the park for a $5 donation to Sevier County nonprofits. “Our area non-profits take great care…… MORE
Dollywood’s Splash Country water park recently received the Al Turner Memorial Commitment to Excellence Award, presented annually by the World Waterpark Association (WWA). According to the WWA, this honor is awarded to individuals, parks or organizations that provide leadership or fostered a sense of community. “We are so proud of our entire Splash Country team…… MORE
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, October 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…… MORE
Dolly Parton’s Harvest Festival at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., opened on Sept. 25. The fourth annual festival, which runs through Oct. 31, features the Great Pumpkin LumiNights light display, vivid seasonal foliage, pumpkin artwork and sculptures, colossal pumpkins that weight more than 1,000 pounds, and more than 800 concerts. “We know…… MORE
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., is one of the Top 10 best amusement parks in the world, according to Travels’ Choice Best of Awards in 2020. Dollywood ranked No. 8 on the list, joining Magic Kingdom Park (No. 1), Universal Studios Florida (No. 5), Tivoli Gardens (No. 7) and more in…… MORE
Dolly Parton’s inaugural Flower & Food Festival is in full bloom until Aug. 2 at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. With COVID-19 regulations in place, attendees can explore plant sculptures adorned in 500,000 colorful flower blooms, experience a picturesque Umbrella Sky and indulge in garden-fresh flavors from Dollywood chefs. The centerpiece of…… MORE
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Dolly Parton hosted the grand opening of the $37-million Wildwood Grove expansion at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on May 10 and 11. Wildwood Grove, which represents the largest capital investment in Dollywood’s 33-year history, features 11 new experiences for guests, including a new restaurant, climbing structure and roller coaster called the…… MORE
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Dolly Parton visited Dollywood on March 15 and 16 to help kick off the 2019 season at the theme park that has featured her name for more than 30 years. Dolly officially opened the season with the annual Festival of Nations (March 16–April 14), which highlights musical cultures from around the world. In addition to…… MORE
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Dolly Parton kicked off the holiday season with her annual Smoky Mountain Christmas celebration at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on Nov. 9. In addition to a performances by Dolly with her brother Randy and several nieces, Dolly opened the park’s newest expansion, Glacier Ridge, a “frosted version of the Smoky Mountains” that features a…… MORE
