Dollywood opened May 3, 1986. On May 2, 2025, Parton and other partners in the popular Pigeon Forge destination toasted the anniversary appropriately, with glasses of sweet tea. May 2 also marked ...

How does Dolly Parton celebrate 40 years of Dollywood? By popping out of a giant cake! At Dollywood on May 2, Parton went back to when it all started. The moment was a nod to the park's first ...

Dolly Parton became a joint owner of the park when it was rebranded as Dollywood in 1986 Emily Blackwood is a writer and editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...

The iconic country music star, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist has co-owned Dollywood since 1986 and has helped it grow into one of the most popular attractions in her home state of ...

The iconic country music star, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist has co-owned Dollywood since 1986 and has helped it grow into one of the most popular attractions in her home state of ...

Former celebrity couple Andy Lee and Megan Gale narrowly avoided a reunion at Sydney Airport this week. Andy, 43, and Megan, ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The smell of Cinnamon Bread is synonymous with Dollywood, but the baked treat is far from the only food available at the theme park. WJHL’s Anslee Daniel got the ...

Second, this list does not include the obvious East Tennessee draws, like Dollywood and the Gatlinburg strip. Of course, that area makes for a fun day of tourism, but they've been left off this ...

HELD BY MADONNA. PIGEON FORGE IS A POPULAR VACATION DESTINATION. IT IS HOME TO DOLLYWOOD, THE MOUNTAINS, AND NOW IT HAS THE LONGEST ZIP LINE IN THE COUNTRY. MEGAZIP IS 5700FT LONG, DROPS MORE THAN ...