Dollywood

Dollywood
Previously known as
  • Rebel Railroad (1961–1963)
  • Goldrush Junction (1964–1974)
  • Goldrush (1975–1976)
  • Silver Dollar City, Tennessee (1977–1985)
Dollywood Entrance Sign
Location2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, 37863-4102, United States
Coordinates35°48′21″N 83°31′44″W / 35.805702°N 83.528838°W / 35.805702; -83.528838
StatusOperating
Opened
  • July 1961 (1961-07) (as Rebel Railroad)
  • May 3, 1986 (1986-05-03) (as Dollywood)
OwnerDolly Parton Productions (50%)
Herschend (50%)
Operated byHerschend
ThemeThe life and music of Dolly Parton, Appalachia, the 1950s (Jukebox Junction)
SloganLove Every Moment
Operating season
March – January
Attendance3.8 million annually
Area168 acres (0.68 km2)
Attractions
Total50 rides and attractions
Roller coasters
10
Water rides2
Websitedollywood.com

Dollywood is a theme park that is jointly owned by Herschend and Dolly Parton Productions, the entertainment company of late country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It is located in the Knoxville metropolitan area in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near the gateway to The Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood is the biggest ticketed tourist attraction in Tennessee.

References

  1. ↑ Google (August 21, 2012). "Dollywood" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  2. ↑ Google (August 21, 2012). "Dollywood" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  3. ↑ King, Caitlin R., "Dolly Parton Celebrates as Dollywood Turns 25", Associated Press report as published on the ABC News website, April 14, 2010, retrieved April 18, 2010