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    Need a cooling-off period? Refreshing destinations nearby  Jun 25, 2009
    The area around Pigeon Forge, Tenn. packs a double wallop with its Resort and. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Storms Do Some Damage In Tennessee  Jun 19, 2009
    A gust of wind blew off part of the roof of the Holiday Terrace Inn near Pigeon Forge Wednesday night. No one was hurt. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Dolly Parton surprises Girl Scouts  Jun 16, 2009
    Parton appeared on stage at the Pines Theatre in Pigeon Forge, where 400 Girl Scouts were receiving the new "Coat of Many Colors" patch. It is named for Parton and her 1971 song of the same name. (MSNBC -- International)

    75 and Still Smoking, National Park Celebrates Anniversary  Jun 3, 2009
    Dozens of related activities are occurring throughout the year in surrounding communities - museum exhibitions, parades, family reunions and a Dolly Parton-penned musical about the Smokies at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, with CD profits benefiting the park. "Our anniversary has been a reason for so many people to pause and think back," Smokies Superintendent Dale Ditmanson said. (Fox News)

    Howard's 24 lead Magic past Cavs for 2-1 lead  May 25, 2009
    Near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Contact us for rental information. (Yahoo News)

    Woodworker's creations find a home at Friendship Village  May 9, 2009
    The students supplied many items for the annual wood carving events in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg supported by Dollywood. He completed another "Last Supper" carving while living in Tennessee and said the work is his way of giving back for all of the "wonderful blessings" in his life. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Wilderness at the Smokies - Information and Enter to Win  Mar 11, 2009
    The resort is set in gorgeous Sevierville, just minutes from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Enter to Win an Wilderness at the Smokies Prize Package. (FOX19.com, OH)

    State to inspect amusement rides  Feb 21, 2009
    In 2007, 38 riders were stranded atop the 65 feet tall Timber Tower ride at in Pigeon Forge after a safety system engaged and halted the ride. No one was hurt, but it took six hours to evacuate all the riders. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Around Town briefs  Feb 19, 2009
    Winners will advance to the Northeast Invitational Country Showdown in Connecticut on October 10 & 11; and the North America Country Music Associations, Int l. Country Music Week competition to take place at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in March 2010. Battle of the Bands with $1000 prize, plus youth and adult categories in the following areas: Vocalist, Entertainer, Duo, Group, Band, Instrumentalist, Dancer, Dance Team, Songwriter, and CD. All entries must be new or... (Littleton Independent, MA)

    Top Offensive linemen  Feb 8, 2009
    11 , 64, 295 pound offensive guard from Pigeon Forge (Tenn. is receiving interest from , , , , and. (The Insiders -- Tennessee Prep)

    LaFayette law firm named Walker Countys Small Business of the Year  Feb 8, 2009
    He currently performs in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. at the Smith Family Theater, starring in his own show Blast From the Past, and at the Elvis Museum in the TCB Theater. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Happy Valley Produce in Chickamauga has fresh take on lettuce  Feb 8, 2009
    Demand recently expanded regionally through Tuce of Fort Oglethorpe to Tennessee cities like Knoxville, Huntsville, Birmingham, and Pigeon Forge. Bob and his wife, on a recent Sunday, picked lettuce at 6:30 a.m. and had them up for sale by 11 a.m. at the Walker County Crafters Fair. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond  Feb 7, 2009
    Pigeon Forge The 15th annual Mountain Quiltfest, March 11-15, offers classes in the latest techniques and quilting secrets, and lectures from some of the nation's top quilting experts ... Pigeon Forge Dollywood's Festival of Nations, March 28-April 27, features more than 200 performers celebrating music, dance and art. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Local couples attend Young Leaders Conference  Feb 27, 2008
    Jimmy and Melissa Dunham of Lawrence County and Bill and Michelle Johnson of Maury County participated in the Young Leaders Conference Feb. 1-2 at the Main Stays Suites in Pigeon Forge. They joined more than 250 others for the annual conference, which is designed to bring young people together and develop leadership so they can go back to their communities and educate others on the importance of cooperatives and agricultural issues. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    FULL STORY->  Jan 30, 2008
    Most residents who are employed in the tourism industry in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg call Sevierville home. The current market is favoring buyers -- with a high level of inventory outpacing demand. (RealtyTimes)

    Rogers concert coming soon  Jan 19, 2008
    James Rogers, the popular singing star from Dollywood at Pigeon Forge, Tenn ... Rogers is the featured star at Dollywood, Dolly Parton's theme park at Pigeon Forge. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)

    A 'wonder-full' break from reality  Jan 12, 2008
    There it was a building situated upside down along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, Tenn ... Pigeon Forge, nestled in the eastern part of Tennessee, is on the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains ... Described on the brochure, the upside down building came to Pigeon Forge after a research laboratory from an uncharted island in the Bermuda Triangle was swept off the map by a giant tornado, and it landed there. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Walker loses battle with cancer  Dec 29, 2007
    It started at Wichita Falls Times and Record News, then to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. then to San Diego, Calif. (Dunlap Reporter, IA)

    LaFayette goes 5-0 on Day 1 at Pigeon Forge  Dec 22, 2007
    The top-ranked LaFayette Ramblers had a record-setting afternoon on Day 1 of the Smoky Mountain Duals in Pigeon Forge, Tenn ... Pigeon Forge, Murray County, Chattanooga Notre Dame and Sevier County. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Top-ranked Ramblers roll in Rockmart  Dec 20, 2007
    LaFayette will also compete in the Smoky Mountain Duals in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. on Friday and Saturday. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Check out our list of Southeastern festivals  Dec 18, 2007
    Make your plans with this festival list. For the Journal-Consitution Published on: 12/17/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Star of "The Miracle" to perform, sign book Sunday  Dec 8, 2007
    Kaylor is currently starring as Judas Iscariot in the musical "The Miracle" at Pigeon Forge. Kaylor's songs have been recorded by Larry Gatlin, John Conlee, Larnelle Harris and others. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Man-Friendly Dates  Dec 6, 2007
    Matter of fact we were in Pigeon Forge & also went whitewater rafting. All the guys seemed to like that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Singer, writer holds book signing in Columbia  Nov 26, 2007
    The author and singer-songwriter stars as Judas Iscariot in the musical Miracle now playing in Pigeon Forge ... Kaylor has spent most 2007 in Pigeon Forge where he has been starring as Judas Iscariot in the 15 million musical, The Miracle ... It was about this time last year that Kaylor got the call to come to audition for the role in Pigeon Forge. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Cold weather ushers in chilly tales  Nov 20, 2007
    There are seven different tours in the Northeastern Tennessee mountains presently available to choose from all located just a short drive from Dollywood, Ober Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. These include haunted and historic Erwin and Jonesborough - Tennessee's oldest town, Blountville, Greeneville and Rogersville; in Johnson City, formerly known as "Johnson's Depot" two different tours include the "Little Chicago GhostWalk" as well as the campus of East... (East Tennessean, TN)

    Ramblers reloading for another state title run  Nov 15, 2007
    The Ramblers will start the year against some of the state s top Class AAAAA teams at the Harrison Duals on Nov. 24 and the tournament schedule includes appearances at the Carpet Classic in Dalton, the Brett Warren Invitational at Dade County, the ultra-tough McCallie Invitational, the Outback Duals at Gilmer County, the Pigeon Forge Duals, the Rockmart Invitational and the Sham Slam at Habersham Central. The Ramblers will also wrestle at Tennessee powerhouse Baylor on Jan. 3 in an effort to get... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Church columnists: Oct. 24, 2007  Oct 25, 2007
    Charlotte and Mel McGuffey spent a few days last week in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. and enjoyed the good gospel singing in Dollywood. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    Dixie Stampede Transforms  Oct 19, 2007
    Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction originated in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 1988, as Dolly's premier dinner and show experience featuring horses, equestrian thrills and audience participation on a grand scale. The company has since added locations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Branson, Missouri and Orlando, Florida. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Nike plays to demographics with opening of clearance store in Whitehaven center  Oct 15, 2007
    The new store will be the fourth in Tennessee; additional stores are located in Nashville, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Nike has long had a vast logistics presence in Memphis, and now is building a $107 million, 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Memphis, which will replace its Wilsonville, Ore. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    Huckaby: City by the bay not half bad after all  Oct 7, 2007
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    Black Stallions: Car club cruises into Columbia  Oct 6, 2007
    This is only the third annual meeting with previous gatherings being held in Pigeon Forge and Dallas, said Wall, who is also the organizer of the four-day event. The club, started in 2003, has 8,500 members internationally. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Christian theater takes on Hollywood  Sep 30, 2007
    The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge has launched a One Million Signatures for Christ petition in an effort to present Christian entertainers outrage over the anti-Christian comments made by comedian Kathy Griffin recently while accepting her Emmy Award ... PIGEON FORGE A small Christian theater is responding to anti-Christian comments made by comedian Kathy Griffin while accepting her Emmy Award ... The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge is taking on Hollywood by launching a One Million Signatures... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    'Adventures' park sold for $34.5 million  Sep 28, 2007
    Dollywood and Dollywood s Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. and Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, agreed to pay $34. (Albany Herald)

    Dining in Pigeon Forge,TN  Sep 13, 2007
    There's lots to do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee ... Forget about eating Italian or Chinese in Pigeon Forge ... While you re in Pigeon Forge, you re a southerner. (Suite101.com)

    LEGOLAND(R) California Again Awarded 'Best Children's Park'  Sep 12, 2007
    Amusement Today, a monthly trade newspaper, awarded the 128-acre family theme park in Carlsbad the esteemed Golden Ticket Award on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007 at a ceremony at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Introduced in 1998, the Golden Ticket Awards have steadily increased in popularity to become the most sought after award by amusement industry players. (PR Newswire)

    Check out these Southeastern fall festivals  Sep 5, 2007
    Pigeon Forge Winterfest Kickoff. Nov. 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Five Jehovah's Witnesses Headed to VA Killed in Plane Crash  Sep 4, 2007
    The ministers were from Chattanooga, Pigeon Forge, Morristown, Elizabethton and Unicoi County. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. (WTVR.com, VA)

    Plane crash kills five Jehovah's Witness ministers  Sep 3, 2007
    The ministers were from Chattanooga, Pigeon Forge, Morristown, Elizabethton and Unicoi County. A cause of the crash was not available Sunday, but Mathes said he would like to remove the plane s engine to determine a cause. (Kingsport Times News)

    Erwin womans collection reflects a lifetime of crafts, love and memories  Aug 22, 2007
    The Indian dolls I had to go to Pigeon Forge to find, because I couldn t find any patterns closer to home, Ledford said. There used to be a craft shop in Pigeon Forge that had all kinds of patterns. (Erwin Record, TN)

    Wings won't be clipped  Jul 28, 2007
    cabin in nearby Pigeon Forge. "After three months of seeing each other three days a week," Albertson said, "they still want to spend the trip together.". (Pensacola News Journal)

    "Overwhelming" Demand for Free Scopes  Jul 17, 2007
    He had to send it to their Pigeon Forge office so they could airlift it by helicopter to the top of the 6,593-foot mountain. Moore tested it on his most recent stay, a clear night in which he could see Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. (SkyAndTelescope.com)

    After Fourth of July celebrations, festivals stretch through summer  Jun 20, 2007
    Southeast events: From July 4, festivals stretch through summer. Published on: 06/20/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    People: Trump to CEO: You're fired  Jun 19, 2007
    com staff Posted June 18 2007, 1:05 PM EDT. Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart. (Sun-Sentinel.com)

    Dolly Parton Named Girl Scout For Life  Jun 17, 2007
    (AP) PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. Dolly Parton is a country singer, songwriter, movie star, amusement park owner and philanthropist. (CBS New York, NY)

    Dolly Parton becomes official Girl Scout  Jun 17, 2007
    Source: Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council. Star tells girls to "star in your own dreams". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Travel writer says Disney could take a cue from Dollywood  Jun 14, 2007
    A potter shows his skills in Craftman's Valley at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn ... Pigeon Forge and adjoining Sevierville, Tenn ... Imagination Library, 1020 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863; 865-428-9606. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Dollywood's Fifth Annual KidsFest(SM) Begins June 15  Jun 9, 2007
    Dollywood is a 130-acre family adventure park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Open nine months a year (March 31-Dec. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Dolly Parton to Become a Girl Scout  Jun 8, 2007
    Dolly Parton will become a lifetime member of Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council June 15, 2007, during a presentation at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. More than 1,000 Girl Scouts are to take part in the event. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    TSSAA adds ‘mercy rule’ designed to limit blowouts  Jun 6, 2007
    The new rule was adopted Monday at a meeting in Pigeon Forge. Donelson Christian Academy football coach Dennis Goodwin said he understood why the rule was adopted, but said it would reduce the playing time of younger athletes during blowouts. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Land deal may spawn theme park at county line  Jun 6, 2007
    or Pigeon Forge to reach a major theme park. Opryland theme park, which at one time hosted 2. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    True believers keep abreast of all things Dolly  Jun 4, 2007
    FROM Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to inner-city Melbourne, rhinestones are a girl's best friend. The Appalachian Mountains' most famous daughter, Dolly Parton, was celebrated last night at Fitzroy's Spanish Club, a venue known more for grungy rock bands than country and western superstars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    May 16-31, 2007 Obituaries  May 23, 2007
    Survivors include her children, Tessa Norton of Pennsylvania, Sherri Moore of Ellijay, Tammi Holmes of Cloud-land, Shana Stephens of Lookout Mountain; sister, Jerry West of Chickamauga; brothers, Daraul Holmes of Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Don, Richard and Pete Holmes, all of Ringgold; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Falwell touched lives in ET  May 16, 2007
    Salsbury, who works at The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge, which shows "The Miracle," written by two Liberty professors, remembers when Fallwell would come backstage before their appearance and put everybody at ease with his constant joking and laughing. Stewart, who was also part of the Sounds of Liberty, said that even years after graduating, Falwell would see him, remember who he was and address him by his first name. (KnoxNews, KY)

    Dollywood unveils 17.5 million roller coaster  Apr 24, 2007
    said by telephone after stepping off the ystery Mine coaster at the park in Pigeon Forge on April 13. ut I didn't want to look like a chicken in front of my idol, either. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    COCA-COLA BIG ORANGE CARAVAN TRAVELING TO SEVIERVILLE APRIL 23  Apr 20, 2007
    Please send reservation to Kelley Fowler P O Box 1910 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868. For more information please contact Billy Carroll at 865-868-0613 or bcarroll@smartbank. (Utsports.com)

    Lady Raiders take 10-AA lead  Apr 15, 2007
    CA (16-7) fell to William Blount (4-3) before defeating Alcoa (10-1), Knoxville Webb (5-0) and Pigeon Forge (3-0). Shelby Burchell led the way for the Lady Dawgs during the tournament going 10-for-13 with a home run and two doubles. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Dollywood Lends Oomph to Tiny Tennessee Bond Sale: Joe Mysak  Apr 13, 2007
    April 13 (Bloomberg) -- Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, population 5,784, is going to sell $15 million in bonds to improve its roads, parking and sewers in May ... Places like Pigeon Forge can just go out and borrow the money when they feel like it ... Pigeon Forge is a little burg 30 miles southeast of Knoxville, Tennessee, nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)

    Tennessee Outlet Malls  Mar 27, 2007
    Belz Factory Outlet World -- This outlet shopping complex, located in Pigeon Forge about 30 minutes outside of Knoxville, offers over 45 outlet stores ... Belz Factory Outlet World, I-75 at Hwy 441; Pigeon Forge TN; 865-453-7316. (Suite101.com)

    • Jaycees make a splash at annual conference  Mar 26, 2007
    The Millington chapter and its members received more than 20 fourth-quarter and year-end awards during the Tennessee Jaycees Annual Conference held last month in Pigeon Forge. At the conference, chapter member Jo Laughlin received the fourth quarter Presidential Award of Excellence. (Millington Star, TN)

    Florida judge orders new DNA test on Anna Nicole Smith's body  Feb 16, 2007
    Canadian officials twice rejected his attempts to obtain Canadian citizenship, and he moved to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. until he was deported to Canada in 2003 for alleged immigration violations. (North County Times)

    Singer pens autobiography  Jan 29, 2007
    In March, the Columbia singer-songwriter will appear as Judas in The Miracle, a musical opening in Pigeon Forge ... Kaylor s first book, Confessions of a Session Singer, will be released in March about the same time he makes his stage debut as Judas Iscariot in the multi-million dollar production of The Miracle at the Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Blackwoods coming back to Clanton  Jan 19, 2007
    From April to December, the group performs full time at a theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. . (Clanton Advertiser, AL)

    Tri-State Concerts Announces 2007 Country Music Show  Jan 19, 2007
    These are the same entertainers you would see performing at the Legends in Concert shows in Las Vegas or Branson and at the Memories Theatre in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. We are extremely fortunate to get this caliber show come to our area. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)

    more »  Jan 13, 2007
    Parton established a theme park named Dollywood in her native town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. She is the most honored female country performer of all time. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)

    Countrytime Opry Show to feature area talent  Jan 3, 2007
    One thing led to another and Ryberg has since sung at New Salem Opry and Bement Opry in Illinois and the Country Tonight Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tenn ... The Galva High School senior has appeared at Taste of Chicago, Spoon River Drive and Country Tonight Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)


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