May 14, 2025
In celebration of its 25th anniversary on May 17, Dollywood’s Splash Country has announced special entertainment and dining offerings for guests to enjoy throughout the entire season. The waterpark features 40 rides and attractions across 35 acres, set against Tennessee’s beautiful Smoky Mountains.
March 14, 2025
Dolly Parton’s Great Smoky Mountains theme park will kick off its 40th anniversary season on March 15. It will include special events, new celebrations, and several returning favorite experiences for guests to relive.
January 21, 2025
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel has appointed Shannon Foster as general manager. The hotel is expected to open in 2026.
November 1, 2024
ST. LOUIS—Drury Hotels Co. LLC has opened Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place. It is the first Drury Hotel in Chattanooga and the fifth Drury Hotel in Tennessee. Cassandra Osbourne is the hotel’s general manager.
September 16, 2024
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Dollywood recently won six Golden Ticket Awards after receiving finalist placement in eight total categories. The park’s six Golden Ticket awards in 2024 marked the most of any theme park in the world.
September 3, 2024
Named by Southern Living magazine in 2024 as one of the “South’s Best Cities on the Rise” and one of the “15 Friendliest Cities in the South,” Franklin’s historic 16-block Main Street is filled with local shops and restaurants, live-music venues, art galleries, a boutique hotel, and more, “all of …
September 3, 2024
Johnson City offers planners a vibrant downtown, with local shops, restaurants, breweries, seasonal events, world-class outdoor recreation, and urban amenities backed with Southern hospitality, says Alec Castro, director of sales and public relations for Visit Johnson City. “We have 360-degree mountain views with trails adjacent to downtown for hiking, walking, …
April 15, 2024
Ground has broken on Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga in Tennessee. The property, set to open in 2026, is the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the city.
April 8, 2024
As business travel steadily returns to pre-pandemic levels, convention centers are leveling up their wow factor to attract conventions, event planners, and business travelers.
April 3, 2024
Elevating a meeting or conference to new heights requires more than just agreeable agendas and well-versed presentations; it demands an infusion of luxury, uniqueness, and cultural immersion.
