Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Dolly Parton Greets Season Passholders and Media During 2024 Preview Day

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Friday, March 8, 2024

This year's festival features three new shows including From the Heart- The Life and Music of Dolly Parton.

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  • This year's festival features three new shows including From the Heart- The Life and Music of Dolly Parton.
  • “I’m so excited for everything we have in store for our guests in 2024,” Dolly said.
  • The Dolly Parton Experience provides guests more Dolly than ever, as it is three times the size of the former Chasing Rainbows Museum.
  • For more information about Dollywood’s 2024 season or season passes, please visit Dollywood.com or download the Dollywood app.

Respected Industry Executive Wade Martin Named CEO of Harris and Blitzer's Youth Baseball Portfolio

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

BALTIMORE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wade Martin, an accomplished executive in the sports and lifestyle industries, has been named CEO of Josh Harris and David Blitzer's youth baseball portfolio, which includes iconic brands such as Ripken Baseball®, Cooperstown All Star Village, Baseball Factory™, and Softball Factory™. Martin will drive growth and expansion for the company's world-class youth sports facilities, youth tournament experiences, and player development platforms.

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  • Martin to Drive Growth and Expansion for Youth Baseball Properties, Including Ripken Baseball®, Cooperstown All Star Village, and Baseball Factory™
    BALTIMORE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wade Martin, an accomplished executive in the sports and lifestyle industries, has been named CEO of Josh Harris and David Blitzer's youth baseball portfolio, which includes iconic brands such as Ripken Baseball®, Cooperstown All Star Village, Baseball Factory™, and Softball Factory™.
  • Martin will drive growth and expansion for the company's world-class youth sports facilities, youth tournament experiences, and player development platforms.
  • Throughout 2023, they acquired Sports Force Parks™ at Cedar Point Sports Center in Ohio, and Baseball Factory™ and Softball Factory™.
  • By investing in youth baseball and softball, Harris and Blitzer aim to use the power of sports to inspire, educate, and uplift future generations.

Gatlinburg Cabin Rental Company Offers 50% Off February Weeknights, Including Valentine's Day

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Monday, February 12, 2024

GATLINBURG, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture Resorts (https://www.CabinsOfTheSmokyMountains.com), Gatlinburg's largest cabin rental company, has announced a special promotion for February 2024. Through 1 March, guests booking one of the company's 340 cabins can save 50% off weekdays.

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  • GATLINBURG, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture Resorts ( https://www.CabinsOfTheSmokyMountains.com ), Gatlinburg's largest cabin rental company, has announced a special promotion for February 2024.
  • This special offer applies to all February weeknight stays, including stays on Valentine's Day.
  • "Gatlinburg is a great place for a Valentine's Day getaway," says Billy Parris, General Manager of Venture Resorts.
  • A 2-bedroom cabin like the company's Cabin At The Forge can be booked for Valentine's Day for as little as $58 per night.

Gatlinburg Cabin Rental Company Offers 50% Off January Weeknights, 35% Off Most January Weekends

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

GATLINBURG, Tenn., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture Resorts (https://www.CabinsOfTheSmokyMountains.com), Gatlinburg's largest cabin rental company, has announced a special promotion for January 2024. Through 2 February, guests booking one of the company's 340 cabins can save 50% off weekdays and save 35% off most weeknights.

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  • GATLINBURG, Tenn., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture Resorts ( https://www.CabinsOfTheSmokyMountains.com ), Gatlinburg's largest cabin rental company, has announced a special promotion for January 2024.
  • Through 2 February, guests booking one of the company's 340 cabins can save 50% off weekdays and save 35% off most weeknights.
  • That means a 2-bedroom vacation cabin like the company's Blackberry Ridge can be booked for as little as $50 per weeknight.
  • "We're the only cabin rental agency in the Smokies offering this many free tickets," says Parris.

Save the Storks to Deploy 100th Mobile Medical Clinic to Meet Critical Needs for Mothers

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

MARYVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Next week, Pregnancy Resource Center in Maryville, Tennessee, will receive Save the Storks' 100th Stork Bus—a state-of-the-art mobile medical clinic.

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  • MARYVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Next week, Pregnancy Resource Center in Maryville, Tennessee, will receive Save the Storks' 100th Stork Bus—a state-of-the-art mobile medical clinic.
  • In 2023 alone, Save the Storks has provided approximately $600,000 in Stork Bus grants and operational/maintenance grants and delivered 12 mobile medical clinics.
  • Each mobile medical clinic delivery is a step towards fulfilling our mission of supporting and empowering women to choose life."
  • Save the Storks is collaborating with partners to bring mobile medical clinics to key regions across the country, continuing its support and work to meet the ongoing critical needs for women.

TENNESSEE MAKES GIFTING VACATIONS EASY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH TRAVEL-INSPIRED TOY CATALOG

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee understands the challenge of finding truly meaningful gifts, especially with the holiday season fast approaching. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has a unique solution: the "Tennessee Playcation" toy catalog. This innovative catalog offers a unique opportunity to gift the joy of travel and inspires children to explore new horizons, creatively addressing the difficulty of finding the perfect present. While many families received the catalog in their mailboxes, anyone can order a free printed catalog at www.Tennesseeplaycation.com, adding a whole lot of fun for those looking to create unforgettable experiences with loved ones this holiday season.

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  • From Dollywood to Grand Ole Opry, Tennessee's First-Ever Toy Catalog Brings Iconic Attractions to Your Living Room
    NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee understands the challenge of finding truly meaningful gifts, especially with the holiday season fast approaching.
  • The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has a unique solution: the "Tennessee Playcation" toy catalog.
  • In addition to the collectible toy builds, the catalog offers 88 pages of fun and games to keep kids entertained on a road trip.
  • "Tennessee Playcation bridges the gap and makes it easy to do both in a fun, kid-inspired package that is the first holiday catalog of its kind."

Smoky Mountain Cabin Rental Company Announces "Buy 2, Get 1" Travel Deal

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Monday, October 9, 2023

GATLINBURG, Tenn., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture Resorts (https://www.CabinsOfTheSmokyMountains.com), the largest cabin rental company in the Smoky Mountains, has announced a special "Buy 2, Get 1" travel deal. From today through November 16th, guests booking a 2-night stay at one of the company's rental cabins will get an additional night for free.

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  • Venture Resorts offering guests 1 free night for every 2 nights they book at Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge rental cabins.
  • GATLINBURG, Tenn., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture Resorts ( https://www.CabinsOfTheSmokyMountains.com ), the largest cabin rental company in the Smoky Mountains, has announced a special "Buy 2, Get 1" travel deal.
  • From today through November 16th, guests booking a 2-night stay at one of the company's rental cabins will get an additional night for free.
  • "This is great chance to see the autumn leaves while getting a great travel deal."

Incredibly Rare Red Bears Arriving at Museums in Branson, Missouri, and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Though "black" bears in America have fur in a variety of colors – black, blond, blue-gray, cinnamon and even white – for this year's holiday season, the museums will welcome some incredibly rare red bears … of the stuffed variety.

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  • Though "black" bears in America have fur in a variety of colors – black, blond, blue-gray, cinnamon and even white – for this year's holiday season, the museums will welcome some incredibly rare red bears … of the stuffed variety.
  • (Of the 135 young passengers, the ultimate outcome was evenly split: 67 survived, 68 perished.)
  • The museum's new bears are red to symbolize the love between parents and their children.
  • focus is what makes the Titanic Museum Attraction one of the most visited sites in each of those destinations.

This Week in Entertainment News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Cineverse and Tencent Music Entertainment Group .
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This Week in Travel News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
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