After a season of rest, Dolly Parton steps back into the spotlight as Dollywood opens for its 41st season The walk might have been a little slower than in years past. Certainly, the steadying hand of Dollywood Parks and Resorts President Eugene Naughton might have been a little bit firmer. But when the spotlight came on, and the crowd started cheering, it
Dolly Parton provides an update on Dollywood’s most ambitious project ever Allen & Burns. Martin & Lewis. Hope & Crosby. Naughton & Parton. When Dolly Parton hits the stage with Dollywood Parks and Resorts President Eugene Naughton, it’s like watching a classic comedy act. Naughton – usually playing the straight man – works his way diligently through the script. Meanwhile, Parton
Is a Nashville comedian ready to challenge Dolly for celebrity theme park dominance? The announcement seemed like a bit. Comedian Nate Bargatze – generally considered one of the best touring comedians in the country – is working to build a theme park near his hometown of Nashville. If you know Bargatze’s work – a mostly dry with filled with self-deprecation
Planning your 2026 trip to the Smokies? Here are the dates you need to know The leaves are mostly on the ground. The ones that are left in the tree are dead and barely hanging on. Except when the snow falls, the mountains themselves are varying shades of brown. Here we are, staring the winter doldrums in the face. What
The Dollywood theme park attendance in numbers Consistently ranked among the best park in America by the Golden Ticket Awards, Dollywood has over the course of its 40 seasons risen to be a player on the national scene. Dollywood has made the transition from a chintzy regional theme park to one of the best amusement/theme parks in the United States.
2025 was Dollywood’s 40th anniversary, but 2026 is going to surpass it When it comes to milestones, we like certain numbers better than others. You’ll get a better turnout at the 20th reunion that you will the 19th or the 21st. We’ll celebrate the 25th anniversary of a favorite movie or album but when the 27th comes around? Nobody cares.
TN native lists tips for navigating Dollywood’s Christmas festival Dollywood at Christmastime brings together the very best of the holiday season – music, food, millions of Christmas lights and even jolly people. Honestly, visiting Dollywood to see the lights is one of my favorite holiday family traditions. This year, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas event (presented by Humana), runs from Nov.
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas event is a favorite for Dolly Parton, who enjoys bringing families together for a magical holiday celebration each year. The Dollywood crew traditionally works behind the scenes beginning mid-June, stringing lights on days when the park is closed, overnights and early mornings. The park usually closes for about a week after the Great Pumpkin LumiNights and
The Smoky Mountains’ amusement park cleans up (again) at Golden Ticket Awards If I’m being honest, I never really understood just how many amusement/theme parks there were in the United States. Growing up in the Midwest before moving to the mountains, I was well aware of places like King’s Island, Cedar Point and Six Flags. I knew about smaller parks
Dolly Parton shares an update on Dollywood’s most ambitious project to date Allen & Burns. Martin & Lewis. Hope & Crosby. Naughton & Parton. When Dolly Parton hits the stage with Dollywood Parks and Resorts President Eugene Naughton, it’s like watching a classic comedy act. Naughton – usually playing the straight man – works his way diligently through the script. Meanwhile,