Flash flooding soaks Dollywood, park reopens the next day

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One minor injury was reported.

Dollywood pauses park entry as crews battle wildfires

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The park resumed entry a half-hour later.

Dolly Parton's impact extends beyond her Dollywood theme park

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Employees also enjoy some of the best benefits.

Dolly Parton opens Big Bear Mountain roller coaster at Dollywood

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The ride is the park's largest single-attraction investment to date.

Dollywood announces Big Bear Mountain roller coaster for 2023

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The family ride will have the longest track at the park.

Dollywood closes its drop tower in response to fatal accident in Orlando

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The closure is temporary as the investigation continues.

Herschend starts tuition program for Dollywood and other parks

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The GROW U program will cover the cost of tuition, fees and books.

Regional parks start to set opening dates during the pandemic

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The large theme parks haven't set dates, but some regional players announce opening plans.

Dollywood announces $37 million Wildwood Grove, including family suspended roller coaster

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The 11 new attractions will open in 2019.

Holiday events at regional parks growing this year

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While destination parks have had events for years, regional players are finding new ways to use their off-season.