Attractions

Visitors can learn about the women’s suffrage movement and Tennessee’s role in a pop-up display in the lobby of Alcatraz East Crime Museum. August 18, 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. By decriminalizing the actions of women across the country that had been attempting to vote, this constitutional amendment was a significant moment in our legal history. ...

Alcatraz East Crime Museum fans recently revealed their Top 10 Most Binge-Worthy Crime Shows. During the pandemic closures, one of the most popular activities is binge-watching crime shows. In fact, Nielsen reports that the series “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” was watched by 34.3 million people during the first 10 days it was released.* Now, Alcatraz East fans can ...

Dollywood is offering a special discounted resident season pass and $5 from each pass sold will benefit Sevier County Food Ministries. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Dollywood officials were unable to host the annual summer Sevier County Days promotion, an event that provides a reduced admission price for those who live or work in Sevier County and a much-needed donation ...

Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country are holding special Passholder Exclusive Days before opening to the general public later this month and guests should be aware of new social distancing guidelines and operational changes due to coronavirus risks. After much careful preparation, Dollywood Parks and Resorts start reopening beginning with Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa on June 10. Dollywood Theme Park ...

Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge reopened today after the COVID-19 closure, with its mascot “Doc” to remind visitors how to stay safe. The museum is taking new safety measures to help keep visitors safe and healthy. To help “police” these new safety rules, the museum is introducing their mascot, “Doc” (law enforcement abbreviation for Department of Corrections). Guests ...

World Choice Investments announced on Monday that the company would close theaters in three states, including Pigeon Forge theaters, due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate and Centers for Disease Control guidelines continue to change,” the company said in a release. “As a result, World Choice Investments is closing its facilities in Branson, Missouri; Myrtle Beach, ...

One day after stating the theme park would open on schedule despite the coronavirus, Dollywood reversed its decision and announced it would postpone opening until the end of March. It now joins other theme parks across the country, including Walt Disney World, Six Flags and Universal Studios parks, which have closed due to the coronavirus. “The coronavirus pandemic is an ...

Dollywood announced that the theme park would open as scheduled this weekend amid coronavirus concerns that closed other theme parks in the country. Dollywood opens on schedule Friday, March 13, 2020 for its season pass holders and on Saturday for general guests after installing hand sanitation stations throughout the park and vowing to clean surfaces more frequently. “We’ll be open ...

Alcatraz East Crime Museum announced several community programs, including the new online Crime Museum Book Club, Local Appreciation Days, and call for entries into the 3rd Annual Graffiti Art Contest.  Alcatraz East launched an online book club February 1. The Crime Museum Book Club will convene in a Facebook group and is open to anyone interested in the topic. The group ...

Anakeesta invites residents and workers in Sevier and surrounding counties to visit the attraction for only $5, benefitting Friends of the Smokies. Residents and employees of Sevier, Cocke, Jefferson, Knox, and Blount Counties are invited to visit Anakeesta for just $5 from November 11–17, 2019.  A portion of the proceeds from this week-long local appreciation days will be donated to ...