Entertainment

Guests know summer fun is right around the corner when the award-winning Dollywood’s Splash Country opens. The water adventure park—home to RiverRush®, Tennessee’s first and only water coaster—continues to improve the guest experience as it begins its 16th season on May 14, 2016. “We always want to treat our guests to a few surprises each season, “said Mike Brown, general ...

The Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group in Pigeon Forge, one of the largest theater production companies in the southeast, is holding Area Appreciation Days now through May 19, 2016 to invite residents who live and work in Sevier and neighboring counties to attend any Fee/Hedrick shows in Pigeon Forge for a special appreciation rate. “We appreciate the people of Sevier County ...

Barbeque lovers can participate in the People’s Choice Contest at the Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival by purchasing a ticket to sample entries and vote for their favorite. The People’s Choice Contest presented by Dolly Parton’s Lumberjack Adventure will take place between 2:30 and 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2016 during the 12th annual Bloomin’ Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival. ...

In an interview, Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys says this year’s tour is really a celebration of their music and achievements. Join the band in that celebration as their tour makes a stop at Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge this month. It has been a big year for the Oak Ridge Boys. The band won a Dove Award ...

Whether it’s performing for the nation on “America’s Got Talent,” sharing the stories of their day-to-day life on their own TLC reality show, or treating Dollywood guests to a toe-tapping concert, the Willis family shows no signs of slowing down. Among the many talented performers during Dollywood’s Barbeque & Bluegrass running May 13-22, 2016, The Willis Clan is slated to ...

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre in Gatlinburg is kicking off its 40th hilarious season and Sevier County locals can enjoy the show during the entire month of May for just a donation to the One By One Spay and Neuter Program. The area’s oldest professional theatre opened in 1977 and since then has entertained and delighted its patrons with over 42 original ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the National Park Service Collections Preservation Center in Townsend, Tenn. on Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be followed by a public open house of the new facility from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. In addition, the adjacent Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is hosting ...

Sevierville Health and Rehabilitation Center is joining other nursing homes across Tennessee in celebrating National Nursing Home Week running May 8-14, 2016. The facility is a member of the Tennessee Health Care Association, whose members set aside this special time to publicly honor the indomitable spirit of residents and recognize staff who work each day with a sense of purpose ...

Dolly’s Homecoming Parade in Pigeon Forge, the annual salute to hometown superstar Dolly Parton, regularly attracts tens of thousands of spectators, but this year’s potential audience could be exponentially larger because it will be one of the first live stream feeds presented on Facebook. Facebook launched live video streaming earlier this month, and this event will feature one of the ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is pleased to announce the selection of Dawn Brackins as the Park’s 2015 “Employee of the Year.” This marks the 32nd anniversary of an important partnership between the park and its neighboring communities which recognizes the outstanding work of park employees in all disciplines. A public event will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at ...