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Dollywood takes its location at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains seriously in terms of preserving the natural beauty of the area, and that extends to its construction projects. In August, Dollywood announced the addition of Lightning Rod, both the world’s fastest wood coaster and the world’s first launching wood coaster. While the thrilling $22 million ride marks the ...

Visitation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the summer of 2015, nearly matched the record pace of last year. A total of 3,958,131 visitors came to the park during June, July, and August. Last year 3,963,131 visitors came to the park during the same time period, numbers that pushed the park to its highest visitation since 2000. Visitation continues ...

DICK’S Sporting Goods has announced it is now hiring for its new store opening soon in Sevierville. DICK’S, the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, is looking for exceptional applicants, passionate about sports or the outdoors, to join the team at the new River Landing location. Ideal candidates will draw on their personal experiences and in-depth knowledge to guide, ...

Dollywood continues to rack up accolades from Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards, this year earning three “best of” awards and placing in the top-five in seven additional categories during the magazine’s 2015 awards ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Luna Park in New York City. “Every time they announce the Golden Tickets results, I am so proud to ...

LeConte Medical Center hosted a “Meet and Greet” introducing new physicians to area physicians and other medical providers in the community. In conjunction with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Covenant Health, LeConte Medical Center provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services and quality healthcare providers in the community. Guests were welcomed by Jenny Hanson, president/chief administrative officer of LeConte ...

Sevier County businesses are seeking to fill hundreds of open positions at the Sevier County Job Fair. The Sevier County Job Fair will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, from noon until 6 p.m. at the Tennessee Smokies Baseball Park, 3540 Line Drive in Kodak, Tenn. (I-40 Exit 407). The following businesses are participating in the Sevier County Job Fair: ...

The Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association Sept. 10, 2015 Meeting and Luncheon will feature Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association CEO Greg Adkins and a tribute & presentation of plaques to the Pigeon Forge Police and Fire Departments. Kevin Wilson will sing the National Anthem and 13-year-old violinist Tristan LeLonde will perform. “This is a chance for the hospitality and tourism community ...

Global auto supplier DENSO announced today that it is adding 500 jobs and investing $400 million to expand its electronics manufacturing capabilities and build a new warehouse at its DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee manufacturing facility in Maryville. The new 186,528-square-foot warehouse allows DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee to consolidate its various warehouse operations in the Maryville area into one located on its campus, ...

Ripken Baseball today announced David Bounds as the general manager for The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge youth baseball complex. With nearly a decade of experience as an employee for Ripken Baseball, Bounds has contributed to the brand’s growth at both The Ripken Experience Aberdeen and Myrtle Beach locations. “I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to combine my love ...

Dollywood plans auditions for young male and female performers to join the park’s award-winning Smoky Mountain Christmas shows. Auditions take place Aug. 22, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the Connor-Short Center on the Sevierville campus of Walters State Community College. Performers who are able to play roles between the ages of eight and 12 are encouraged to ...