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Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season marked by award wins

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Dollywood is celebrating a successful 40th anniversary season with notable achievements in the recent Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards.

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WATCH: Jeff Haniewich celebrates 40th anniversary of Dollywood

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It’s a big year for Dollywood, as its been 40 years since the park’s first opening day.

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Dollywood celebrates 40th Anniversary

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Dolly Parton celebrated the 40th anniversary of Dollywood’s first opening day on Friday!

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Dolly Parton makes an appearance at Dollywood for the park’s 40th anniversary

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Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season officially kicked off this weekend with the park’s namesake herself, Dolly Parton, making an appearance.

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Over 700 people attend world's largest swimming lesson at Dollywood's Splash Country

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Over 700 people attended the world's largest swimming lesson at Dollywood's Splash Country.

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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration kicks off June 15

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Dollywood is welcoming guests of all ages to experience an authentic Smoky Mountain Summer from June 15- August 11

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Dollywood opens for 39th season; here’s what you can expect this year

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You know it’s springtime because the Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge has just opened for the season.

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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas returns for holiday season

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It’s Christmas time in Pigeon Forge and that means Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is officially underway!

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Celebrate fall at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival, kicking off in September

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Dollywood’s Harvest Festival celebrates the beauty of fall in the Smokies with thousands of carved pumpkins, spirited performances from talented artists and the fun of Great Pumpkin LumiNights.

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NERF Action Xperience park coming to Tennessee

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Let the Nerf gun wars begin - the NERF Action Xperience park is coming to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in the fall of 2024.

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New roller coaster set to open at Dollywood

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Dollywood’s largest-ever park expansion, Wildwood Grove, gets even bigger with the $25 million Big Bear Mountain that opens to the public on May 12.

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Dollywood’s ‘Flower and Food Festival’ underway

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Dollywood PR Manager Ellen Liston joins us in the kitchen to talk about the park’s Flower and Food Festival, which runs through June 11.

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Dollywood’s ' I Will Always Love You Celebration’ underway

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Dollywood is kicking off the season with a brand new event - the I Will Always Love You Celebration.

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Dolly Parton to attend Dollywood opening weekend

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Dollywood opens for it's 38th season this weekend. Dolly Parton will be at Dollywood for the celebration on Saturday, March 11.

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Dollywood preps for ‘biggest ever’ season ahead

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Dollywood’s 2023 season is being called one of the biggest ever because of two new massive projects.

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A Pigeon Forge Christmas: Dolly Parton’s Stampede announces holiday show

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The holiday season is just around the corner, and one Pigeon Forge spot is gearing up for the festivities.

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Dollywood Harvest Festival underway as thousands of pumpkins adorn the park

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With thousands of pumpkins, tasty treats, and a new addition, the Dollywood Harvest Festival is underway.

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Dollywood wins three most sought-after theme park industry awards

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Just before the holiday season takes full effect, Dollywood takes home more awards – again.

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Big Bear Mountain coaster coming to Dollywood

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On Friday, Dolly Parton announced new additions to Dollywood, including a massive coaster named Big Bear Mountain that is expected to be open in the spring of 2023.

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Dollywood named best theme park in the US by Tripadvisor

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The park was named the best theme park in the country during the 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards and was even ranked eighth in the world.

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WATCH: Crews working to contain massive wildfire in Pigeon Forge

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Officials say firefighters from across Tennessee are working to contain a wildfire near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that spread overnight despite rain from storms that passed through the area.

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Dollywood has new attractions for their Smokey Mountain Christmas to celebrate the holidays.

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Celebrate the holiday season at Dollywood their Smokey Mountain Christmas.

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Dollywood kicks off 2021 season with new attractions

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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Spring is the perfect time to plan a getaway to the Great Smokey Mountains, and Dollywood is now open for its 2021 season just in time. The first weekend will be packed with several shows like “Harmonies of the Heart,” featuring Dolly Parton’s family and more. Some attractions that had to be closed last year are back, like Dolly’s Museum and the Lightning Rod rollercoaster. new shows, new culinary items, new decor and a couple of our rollercoasters got a facelift so to say. Even if you came to Dollywood in 2021, lots of new things to do this season,” said Ellen Liston with Dollywood.

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Masks to be required in parts of Tennessee as cases rise in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge

Read full article: Masks to be required in parts of Tennessee as cases rise in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge

An area in Tennessee that’s home to several popular resort cities will require people to wear masks in public places starting on Friday. The mayor of Sevier County issued an Executive Order on Tuesday that will require people in the county, as well as in the cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, to wear masks in public indoor spaces and businesses. According to the order, masks are required in all city incorporated areas, essentially all public places. WBIR reports that Sevier County continues to have one of the highest coronavirus case loads across East Tennessee and is now considered a COVID-19 ‘hot spot’ in the state. Private businesses can still impose stricter guidelines beyond the order, like requiring masks outdoors on private property, for example.

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The Island in Pigeon Forge partially reopening Friday

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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – As some places across the country reopen, a popular tourist destination in Tennessee is reopening on Friday. The Island in Pigeon Forge is reopening its retail stores and restaurants on May 1. Dine-in eating will be available at the restaurants at 50% capacity. There’s no mention in Wednesday’s announcement of The Island’s attractions reopening on Friday as well.

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Dollywood opening postponed and resort closed until May

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– A famed Tennessee destination known for its festivals and special events won’t open until later in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Dollywood officials say the park’s opening is postponed until at least May. Operations at the DreamMore Resort and Spa are also suspended as of Tuesday. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Cabins will stay open, according to Dollywood officials. Guests with resort reservations or tickets for this period of temporary closure, are asked to contact 1-800-DOLLYWOOD for rescheduling information.

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Man charged after deadly stabbing outside Pigeon Forge diner

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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – An 18-year-old man faces multiple charges after a deadly stabbing in Pigeon Forge, according to WBIR. The Knoxville, Tennessee, NBC affiliate reports that Gabriel Enrique Turcios, of Sevierville, was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault after the Wednesday night stabbing outside of the Sunliner Diner on Parkway. Police received a call about the stabbing at about 8:40 p.m. after a woman was talking with a man, who attacked her. Savannah Burford was taken to a nearby hospital, then flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center where she passed away from her injuries, according to WATE.

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Dollywood features 5 million holiday lights during Christmas festival

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Pigeon Forge, TN – There’s nothing quite like Christmas in the mountains. Dollywood’s Smokey Mountain Christmas Festival has been named the Best Holiday event in the country for the last 12 years. Ellen Liston visited 10 News to talk about the celebration. Featuring more than 5 million Christmas lights, Liston said the festival has something for all ages including holiday food, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer plus all the rides and attractions that Dollywood offers each year. New this year, Wildwood Grove, the newest addition to the park which opened in May, will be decorated for the holiday.

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Dolly Parton sits down with 10 News

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Perhaps one of the most recognizable faces and voices in entertainment, more than just a country music icon, Dolly Parton is a Hollywood legend.

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