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Pigeon Forge Ranks 26th Among Tripadvisor’s Most-Viewed Destinations

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Aug. 7, 2025)—Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), one of the Southeast’s most popular vacation destinations, ranked 26th among the most viewed destinations on Tripadvisor.  The ranking represents second quarter results among domestic travelers. The complete list is available here.  “Tripadvisor’s rankings place Pigeon Forge in great company and alongside major markets including New York City, Las Vegas, […]

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Dollywood

Dollywood Named to Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women 2025 List

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(July 30, 2025) — Dollywood Parks & Resorts has earned another top honor with Forbes placing the company on its list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2025. Dollywood Parks & Resorts is the only theme park company included. The award joins a growing list of honors bestowed upon the park this season.  America’s Best […]

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Drury Hotels’ New Resort-Style Hotel Now Open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

IMAGES The Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge is the sixth Drury location in the state, offering best-in-class accommodations and amenities for travelers and families. ST. LOUIS, Missouri – (July 30, 2025) – Drury Hotels, a leading service-oriented hospitality company with over 150 hotels in 30 states, announces its new resort-style hotel is now open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. […]

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TripAdvisor Users Recognize Dollywood as Top U.S. Theme Park

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)— For the third time in four years, Tripadvisor officials have named Dollywood as the number one theme park in the United States during the 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. Dollywood ranked as the number 11 theme park in the world and was the only United States-based […]

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Attractions

Titanic Museum Attraction’s Exclusive Straus Artifacts Display

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 […]

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Blazing Fury Returns: Dollywood’s Legendary Ride Reopens with Firefighting Flare

Pigeon Forge firefighters ride first during tribute to everyday heroes PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, July 4, 2025) – Dollywood guests are shouting a popular refrain again, as the park’s beloved Blazing Fury roller coaster reopened Friday morning. “Fire in the hole” rang out time and again with thrilled visitors enjoying the ride after its recent […]

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Dollywood

Public Employees Appreciation Days Now at Dollywood’s Splash Country Until July 31

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 […]

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A Season of Fun Heats Up during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.– (June 11, 2025) – Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration presented by Food City (June 14 – Aug. 3) is the ultimate home for the family summer road trip this year. With a 40th anniversary celebration show, an anniversary season-themed drone show and the fun of summer in the Smokies, Dollywood is the place […]

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Dolly Parton Brings the Treasure of Entertainment, Fun to Her New Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Panama City Beach, Florida

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA (Friday, June 6, 2025) — Surrounded by daring pirates, glittering mermaids, dazzling pyrotechnics and special effects, Dolly Parton opened her new Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Florida’s Panama City Beach with swashbuckling charm and fanfare. The new attraction, the largest single investment in Dolly’s dinner show lineup at $60 million, […]

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Dollywood

Dollywood’s Splash Country To Host 15th Annual Water Safety Day Presented by Blue Lizard Sunscreen 

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -(June 6, 2025) – The summer heat is in full force across East Tennessee!  While everyone is eager to jump into the closest body of water, Dollywood’s Splash Country reminds its guests to do so with safety in mind.  For the 15th consecutive season, Dollywood’s Splash Country is hosting Water Safety Day, occurring this […]