Parton was often compared to Walt Disney for building the park in Tennessee, which helped boost the local economy of her home region.

“With heavy hearts, the Dollywood family mourns the passing of our beloved Dreamer-in-Chief, Dolly Parton,” a statement read via the official Dollywood Instagram account on Tuesday, August 25.

Just like Dolly Parton’s legend, her theme park continues to grow. Dollywood officials announced during a Wednesday press conference that the Tennessee amusement center will move forward with ...

Eugene Naughton, president of the Pigeon Forge, Tenn., theme park, addressed grieving fans in a heartfelt social media video ...

Today, Dollywood mixes Parton’s legacy with major theme park attractions, live entertainment, festivals, and Southern food.

The new additions honor Parton’s love for nature, reading and dreaming, while highlighting her lasting impact ...

While Dollywood is much smaller than Disney World, the theme park offers plenty of southern charm with the Great Smoky Mountains as the backdrop.

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the “dreamer-in-chief,” ...

The theme park officially opened as Dollywood in May 1986 and is jointly owned by Herschend and Dolly Parton Productions, the ...