We're passionate about all things Dollywood and Sevier County, and we want to share that passion with you. Come along as we explore all that this beautiful area has to offer. From Dollywood and Splash Country to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove, there's something for everyone in Sevier County.
We're also big fans of Dolly Parton, and we'll be sure to keep you up-to-date on her latest news and projects. We're sure you'll find something to love here.
As I write this we are in peak-Christmas season, just a few days out from the big day and I am wrapping up my videos from Dollywood's Harvest Festival. I had several videos from this festival and it's nice to have them all in one place to easily share them with you all. Of course they are all on my Dollywood Playlist on YouTube, but here they are all bundled up together.
Smoky Creek Leather & Hat Co, in Craftsman's Valley
Blown Glass Shop - Harvest Highlights
Emporium - Harvest Highlights
Dolly's Fan Shop
π΅Blog Posts with other Helpful Trip Planning information
Hotels with High Ratings in Pigeon Forge. I have created a spreadsheet that incorporates ratings from different reliable sources, and ranked hotels in the area. I've listed out columns for things like indoor pools, hot tubs and more on the spreadsheet. Very helpful if you, or someone in your group is looking for a specific amenity.
Top Breakfast Restaurants in Pigeon Forge. I have created a list of the best Breakfast restaurants in Pigeon Forge using ratings from various reliable sources, and ranked them in my blog post.
Tons of YouTube videos - I have so many YouTube videos of Dollywood including every festival and lots of general park updates as well as many Big Bear Mountain footage.
I have a new video to share. This is Dollywood's Harvest Festival and it was a lot of fun to experience. I think this is the parks Fifth year celebrating Harvest with the LumiNights incorporated into it. The park is really stunning this time of year with the leaves beginning to change color and the summer heat has finally taken a break to give way to cooler temperatures. The fall displays are well done, of course! There's music at every single turn in the park. There's a lot to take in and see, so go ahead and watch! The video's youtube page has all the chapters if you would like to skip around. Below the video I will share some pictures of the day I was filming, including the Fall Merch from the Emporium.
Owl sculpture in the new-for-2022, Hoot Owl Hollow
Dolly's Guitar in Pumpkins
Owls high in the trees
Spider Pumpkin's Lair in the Tennessee Tornado Plaza
The Spider Pumpkin
The Laying Pumpkin
The Great Pumpkin Tree
New-for-2022 Photo Opportunity in Wildwood Grove
some of the Sunflower Pumpkins
Mystery Mine and the Bat Archway
Drop Line's pond of Froggy Pumpkins
Holiday light tunnel with Halloween Flair
Disco Pumpkins
Disco Pumpkins
Festival Archway in Timber Canyon
And lastly, the Palace Theater on Showstreet
Merch in the Emporium
Of course, these videos and pictures are great, but you really need to see this festival in person, so make sure you get to Dollywood to see it if you can.
For more information about this festival, check out Dollywood's Website - HERE.
I hope you all enjoyed the video and this post! Let me know in the comments below!
So, I went to Dollywood on Wednesday August 31, 2022, hoping to catch a glimpse of Dolly while she's filming for her NBC Christmas Movie - I didn't see her, but on my way out of the Park, inside the Emporium I could not help but notice a full display of Dolly's just released line of dog merchandise, Doggy Parton. I made a video of the display - take a look below.
Here is WATE's report about Dolly's newest endeavor...
TENNESSEE (WATE) — Dolly Parton has launched her canine collections with pink accessories, blonde wigs, cowboy hats, Dolly’s costumes complete with a guitar and a high-heel chew toy on Amazon.
Parton wanted to open a fashion line for dogs. After announcing her new line called “Doggy Parton” in July, she launched the brand on Amazon.
Dolly Parton says in a post on Amazon’s sale page that her love for pets is stronger than ever. The launch includes accessories, clothes, toys, collars and leashes.
The store has t-shirts with Parton on the front. Others are in plaid design or jean material. There is also a shirt that quotes, “In a World Full of Jolenes Be a Dolly.” The different designs give a southern charm that feels like a true “Dolly” collection.
Part of every Doggy Parton purchase will help fund and support Willa B Farms, a rescue where animals in need find “never-ending love and care,” according to the website. The farm in Old Hickory, Tennessee is a grassroots nonprofit that helps horses, pigs, chickens, tortoises and “everything in between.”
Do you have a favorite item? What do you think about Dolly's latest product line? Let me know in the comments.
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If you want to take a look at my video of the Emporium from earlier this year, take a look at that here. Moreso than any time in my memory, there was so much more Dolly Parton merchandise than I have ever seen. Tons of t-shirts, coffee mugs, hats - lots to see and you can see much of it in the video.