Dolly arrives to the 40th anniversary of Dollywood

40 seasons of fun: A look back at Dollywood's history - The Points Guy

Long before Dollywood opened its gates in Pigeon Forge on May 3, 1986, Dolly Parton had designs on building a theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, where she grew up. A 2023 USA Today article quoted the award-winning singer-songwriter as saying that when she would visit the county fair as a child, she thought to herself, “If I make it big, if I get rich like I was dreaming I might, that I’d love to do something special, to c…

Dollywood Turns 40! All About Dolly Parton’s Theme Park (and What History-Making Ride Is Coming Next!)

Dolly Parton became a joint owner of the park when it was rebranded as Dollywood in 1986 Ron Davis/Getty Dolly Parton poses for a portrait with her guitar at Dollywood circa 1993 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.Not every celebrity has their own theme park — but Dolly Parton isn’t every celebrity.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 popula…

Taking a look at Dollywood's 40 year history

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 4,000 people make up the Dollywood crew, but one man has been involved in the behind-the-scenes action for longer than the park has carried its name. Ted Miller first met Dolly Parton when she was a country music star visiting Silver Dollar City with her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed the experience like any other guest while in Pigeon Forge. Miller heard through the grapevine that Parton had dreams of owning…

Dolly arrives to the 40th anniversary of Dollywood

Dolly arrives to the 40th anniversary of Dollywood

Dolly Parton celebrates Dollywood's 40th anniversary weekend

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 taking place. The park first opened its gate on May 3, 1986, making 2025 their 40th season. New attraction to allow Dollywood guests to ‘take flight’ in 2026 As part of the celebration, Dolly and park officials will be reflecting on the history of Dollywood'…

Adult Activity Center plans Tennessee trip in November - The Andalusia Star

The Andalusia Adult Activity Center is seeking participants for a holiday trip to Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede and Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, from Nov. 10-13. The four-day trip includes three nights of lodging, three breakfasts, two dinners including the Dixie Stampede, two lunches including The Old Mill Restaurant, one full day at the Dollywood Theme Park with meal vouchers included, luggage handling, and taxes, meals, …