Dollywood was just crowned America’s favorite theme park—here are Dolly Parton's top five tips on how to experience the Smoky ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dolly Parton is not the only recognizable face at Dollywood. Dollywood’s Miss Lillian, affectionately known as “The Chicken Lady,” is a talented storyteller ...

Dolly Parton first shared her desire to ... And I was just so happy that it was going to be good,” she said. Dollywood has been more than just good. It has made a profound impact on the theme ...

Dolly Parton first shared her desire to build a theme park near the Great Smoky Mountains in a 1982 interview. Dollywood opened May 3, 1986. On May 2, 2025, Parton and other partners in the ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Dolly Parton returned to Dollywood to celebrate the theme park's 40th anniversary, marking a significant milestone for the beloved theme park. During an exclusive ...

How does Dolly Parton celebrate 40 years of Dollywood ... And I was just so happy that it was going to be good,” she said. Dollywood has been more than just good. It has made a profound impact ...

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of 58 years ... She added that she is happy that he's at peace and at rest but will miss him forever Dolly Parton is remembering the love of her life.

“But of course I miss him, and I’m having to really go through a lot trying to figure out how to be without him ’cause I was with him for so long,” Dolly said. In spite of the devastating ...

Music mogul Dolly Parton said the accountants and lawyers doubted her dream of Dollywood but 40 years later ... I'll always miss him and I'll always love him." Parton said she received cards ...

How does Dolly Parton ... feelings she had on Dollywood’s opening day. “When I saw the people coming in the parking lot, I thought, ‘Thank you, Jesus! Praise the Lord!’ And I was just so happy that it ...

Dolly Parton became a joint owner of the park when it was rebranded as Dollywood in 1986 Emily Blackwood is a writer and editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...