Dollywood

Birthday Girl's Planning A New Theme Park

AP | By JOE EDWARDS | Posted 01.19.2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dolly Parton plans a water-snow park in Nashville, described as the first of its kind in the country, to join her other tourist at...

Happy 66th Birthday, Dolly Parton!

Posted 01.19.2012

Yes, we all know she seems ageless, but Dolly Parton -- legendary singer, actress, philanthropist, theme park entrepreneur and all-around icon -- turn...

Classic Coasters And More: Our Guide To Tennessee Amusement Parks

The Huffington Post | Tracie Handley | Posted 12.06.2011

Amusement parks in Tennessee offer year-round fun for children and families. From hair-raising coasters to toddler-friendly attractions, these amuseme...

Headed To Tennessee With The Family? Check Out Our Water Park Guide

The Huffington Post | Shellie Braeuner | Posted 10.10.2011

Water parks in Tennessee offer a great way to beat the heat and humidity of a Tennessee summer. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on water pa...

Charlie Brown, Dolly Parton, And Thrill Rides: Amusement Parks In The South

The Huffington Post | Andrea Hermitt | Posted 10.20.2011

Amusement parks in the South can be rewarding to visit for families with their friendliness and hospitality. But don't let the down-home atmosphere fo...

Dollywood Refunds Lesbian Couple After Banning Gay-Friendly Shirt

AP | Posted 10.02.2011

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dollywood officials have offered a refund to a lesbian couple after an employee asked one of the women to turn her T-shirt re...

Dollywood Bans Visitor's Gay-Friendly T-Shirt

AP | By KRISTIN M. HALL | Posted 09.26.2011

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A lesbian couple is asking for changes at Dollywood after an employee asked one of the women to turn her T-shirt reading "marriage...

PHOTOS: Dollywood Wins Theme Parks' Applause war

The Huffington Post/AP | The Associated Press | Posted 05.25.2011

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dolly Parton said Tuesday that winning the 2010 Applause Award for her theme park, Dollywood, is like winning "the Oscar of the ...

Concert Review: If you knew Suzy (Bogguss) like they know Suzy ...

Michael Bialas | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Bialas

Planning to make a record of folk songs next, Suzy Bogguss hasn't released an album since 2007's jazzy Sweet Danger, but continues to earn her keep on the road.

Dollywood Boycott Falls Flat

Dave Cooper | Posted 05.25.2011

Dave Cooper

Raised in the Smoky Mountains of east Tennessee, Dolly Parton is the public face of Smoky Mountain tourism. So why on earth would anyone want to boycott Dollywood?

Defending Dolly from Big Coal Bullies

Rob Perks | Posted 05.25.2011

Rob Perks

This misguided boycott is akin to a neighbor refusing your dinner invitation unless you agree to let him burn down your house afterwards.