Dollywood Giving Workers a Bonus after Federal Tax Cuts

In honor of Tax Day, Dollywood announced today that the company would be giving certain employees a $500 bonus thanks to the recent federal tax cuts.

The one-time bonus is available for hourly or salaried full-time hosts who worked at least 1,000 hours during 2017 and are currently employed at Dollywood.

“Dollywood strives to be a great place to work for great people,” said Craig Ross, The Dollywood Company President. “We’re grateful for the memories our Hosts create for our Guests by working hard every day, and this bonus is just one way we plan to share our appreciation throughout the year.”

According to a release, The Dollywood Company employees receive a variety of unique benefits including access to the Dollywood Family Healthcare Center, loyalty wages for employees who stay with the company, complimentary Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country admission for family and friends as well as various community-wide incentives. A comprehensive health benefits package, is also available for qualified full-time employees and qualifying seasonal hosts.

The company did not disclose the total tax break it received as a result of the recent federal tax cuts, or how many employees are eligible for the $500 bonus.

Sevier County had an unemployment rate of 6.3% in February, ranking fourth highest in unemployment among the state’s 95 counties. This bonus comes at a time when many local workers have struggled through the slow winter months and welcome the beginning of the tourism season.

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