'Life and Music of Dolly Parton' Highlights Day at Dollywood

'Life and Music of Dolly Parton' Highlights Day at Dollywood

Okay it is no secret that I am a huge Dolly Parton fan and love going to Dollywood, especially now that there are even more ways to learn more about Parton while you are in the park. Wednesday turned out to be a perfect, sunny day in Pigeon Forge, TN., despite a not-so-good forecast  most of the week so we quickly changed plans and headed to our favorite amusement park for the Flower & Food Festival that features over a 500,000 vibrant flowers t…

Dolly Parton Celebrates Dollywood’s 40th Anniversary - And Was Worried No One Would Show Up

It has been 40 years since Dolly Parton opened the gates to her beloved Smoky Mountain theme park, Dollywood. As the park hits this major milestone, Dolly recalls the nerves of opening day, standing by the window, watching the parking lot, unsure if anyone would come. Now, four decades later, that memory only adds to the magic of how far Dollywood has come. Nestled in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dollywood has blossomed into one of Amer…