The Dollywood Theme Park Captured the Essence of Its Founder

Her idea to create a “fantasy city” that celebrated her home region turned into a billion-dollar attraction that maintained its authentic feel.

The "Jolene" singer died on Tuesday after a secret battle with cancer. She was 80.

Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s beloved theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will be open tomorrow following today’s previously scheduled closing. In a lengthy statement – read it below – the park’s executives said, “In her spirit, Dollywood will be open Wednesday as Dolly wanted, always reminding everyone with her signatu