Mountain Laurel HOME has been a fantastic addition to Dollywood this season. My HGTV-lovin’ heart adores the farmhouse décor and practical home goods, but I’m not the only one who approves of the new store. When Mountain Laurel HOME opened, one thing guests told us was that they loved being able to buy Lodge [...]
Dollywood is a special place. I know, I know… I’ve said that to start so many blogs I’m sure you’re tired of hearing it. “You have to tell us that because you work there,” you’re thinking. No, I really do feel that way about Dollywood, and sometimes things happen and I feel I need [...]
I remember the first time I heard Andy Stanley say it: “Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone.” That simple thought gave me permission to say yes more. There’s no way I can buy lunch for everyone I know, but I can do it for one. This principle can be [...]
One of the most fun projects I get to be a part of is our Dollywood Insider panel. While the Dollywood team loves providing you detailed information about our parks, festivals, lodging properties, and events, we also realize you want tips and tricks from people who don’t receive a paycheck from the place we’re [...]
Well, this is a blog topic I never thought I would be writing about. Let’s talk about trash. Yes, you read that right. Now 90% of you will probably leave this page right now wondering why I’m talking about trash. But for the other 10%, read on to learn how Sevier County, Tennessee, is [...]
No trip to the Smokies should be complete without a hike on a mountain trail, some delicious Southern cooking and – believe it or not – a trip to one of the area’s amazing museums. Here are some of my favorite museums here in our mountains. All Things Dolly. I have probably been in [...]
I don’t think I really have to explain to you that working at a theme park is pretty cool. I mean, even on your worst day, you still get to say, “I work in a theme park.” But we’re lucky because we work at (yes, I’m biased) one of the best theme parks in [...]
When it’s cold outside, I would just rather be inside. I know that the fresh crisp air is supposed to be good for me, but I just don’t agree. There’s a reason that generations of my family have lived in the warm climate of the South and just endure those several months a year [...]
I was asked to try to convey what it is like working at Dollywood. As a relative newbie (I have been here 18 years) I have my opinions but the experience of working at Dollywood is certainly nothing I experienced anywhere else I have worked. In a culture like Dollywood’s, people tend to stick [...]
It’s hard to believe but the monthly distribution of assistance from The My People Fund is coming down the home stretch. It has been quite the journey and although we have not crossed the finish line, as this project winds down, I find myself thinking of all that has transpired over the last five [...]
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