Mermaids, pirates and Dolly Parton helped these family fun attractions make the coveted USA TODAY lists. See where they each ...

Dolly Parton’s theme park and Gatlinburg’s annual parade received recognition in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice award. Here’s where they ranked.

The holiday cheer found in East Tennessee is among the best in the United States. Dollywood and Gatlinburg’s Fantasy of Lights Christmas parade cracked the top five in two categories of the 2024 ...

East Tennessee is full of holiday cheer and two of the most festive destinations this holiday season. Here's why ...

Going backward on the FireChaser Express was thrilling. My niece Cassidy, not a fan of roller coasters, survived it' — Kristi ...

There's so much to do and see in the Great Smoky Mountains. With numerous attractions and entertainment options fighting for ...

December vacation spot: Gatlinburg, Tennessee, ranks 17th Gatlinburg is ... and the Smokies How to get the most out of your visit to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas festival Knoxville ...

About 15 years ago, I moved to Nashville and was excited to learn that it was located just a short drive away from ...

The singer’s Dollywood theme park and the eastern Tennessee mountains are a great place to spend the holidays.

If you’re a Dolly Parton fan, you can’t visit east Tennessee without making a stop at Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, just seven miles north of Gatlinburg. From live shows and musical ...