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 ...

Dollywood can celebrate its spring festival with a few more awards! The theme park is one of the best in the country and has 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards recognition in several ...

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 ...

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 ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Friday marked 40 seasons since Dollywood’s original opening day. As the park celebrated the anniversary, they highlighted how they have grown and contributed to ...

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 ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Dolly Parton celebrated the 40th anniversary of Dollywood’s first opening day on Friday! 10 News was there for the celebrations as Dolly appeared on stage coming out of a ...

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 May 3, 1986 ...

Several employees have worked at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for all 40 seasons. Dollywood is consistently ranked a top workplace by Forbes, Newsweek and USA TODAY. Dolly Parton credits ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Dolly Parton returned to Dollywood to celebrate the theme park's 40th anniversary, marking a significant milestone for the beloved theme park. During an exclusive ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — On Friday, Dollywood is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the park’s first opening day. Over the May 2-4 weekend, Dollywood’s 40th Anniversary Weekend is ...