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Dolly Parton is continuing to add to her theme park, known as Dollywood. The biggest additions for their 39th season is what will be known as the Dolly Parton Experience, which is expected to be complete by May 24
by: Amber Lynn Carroll Posted: Mar 14, 2024 / 07:53 AM EDT Updated: Mar 14, 2024 / 07:53 AM EDT If you’re heading to the Smokies or out for a weekend in Gatlinburg, you might pass right by a little spot in Sevierville, Tenn. just outside and in the parking lot of Smoky Mountain Knife Works. You have […]
The XPERIA: Ocean Journey is an up-close, hyper-real experience in Sevierville, Tennessee and combines innovative digital technologies and immersive storytelling to take participants on a journey to explore fascinating areas of the ocean and interact with some of the most amazing sea creatures, without having to go to the ocean.
Wilderness at the Smokies has expanded and renovated its indoor Wild WaterDome waterpark! Guests can experience new attractions like a three-story water coaster called the Ridge Runner.
The Great Smoky Mountains Association has opened a new visitor center called the Great Smokies Welcome Center. Located in Townsend, at 7929 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, this new center is a starting point for visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The center provides information about the park and sells souvenirs, parking tags, and other park-related items.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council has taken a “significant step forward” to renaming Clingmans Dome, according to a statement released by the tribe. The Tribal Council voted unanimously on a resolution to approve the submittal of an application to change the name of Clingmans Dome to “Kuwohi” on January 4.