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Dolly Parton Officially Welcomes Guests to Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort celebrated its official grand opening Friday with a visit from Dolly Parton.

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  • Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort celebrated its official grand opening Friday with a visit from Dolly Parton.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231103417999/en/
    Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort, the theme park company's second resort property, now is open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
  • Inspired by Dolly’s love for the Great Smoky Mountains, HeartSong Lodge & Resort invites families to explore nature, create memories and discover the heartsong within themselves.
  • “Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort takes me back to when I was a little girl exploring my beautiful Smoky Mountains,” said Dolly.

Public Invited to Free Concert by Country Music Star Janelle Arthur Oct. 19

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University students and faculty, along with members of the local community, will soon be in for a treat when the FHU campus hosts country singer, songwriter and film star Janelle Arthur. Her Oct. 19 visit will culminate in a free concert at 7 p.m. in Old Chapel Hall.

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  • Freed-Hardeman University will host country singer, songwriter and film star Janelle Arthur for a campus visit Oct. 19, culminating in a free concert at 7 p.m. in Old Chapel Hall.
  • Her Oct. 19 visit will culminate in a free concert at 7 p.m. in Old Chapel Hall.
  • "I am grateful for the opportunity to expose our music students to professionals in the music industry," Kinningham said.
  • "Not only is Janelle Arthur a rising star in country music, but she is also a person of faith and the kind of role model we want our students to emulate."

FALL GETAWAY IDEAS IN TENNESSEE'S SMOKY MOUNTAINS

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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SEVIERVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the air gets cooler and autumn color appears, the Smoky Mountains come to life with Harvest Fest activities - making Sevierville, Tennessee the perfect place for a fall getaway.

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  • SEVIERVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the air gets cooler and autumn color appears, the Smoky Mountains come to life with Harvest Fest activities - making Sevierville, Tennessee the perfect place for a fall getaway.
  • As autumn colors appear, Sevierville, TN and the Smoky Mountains come to life with Harvest Fest activities.
  • Experience Sevierville's beauty, history, and culture on one of seven online self-guided fall driving tours.
  • Discover adventurous ways to view fall leaves in Sevierville – from scenic helicopter tours and zip line excursions to fun hikes and leisurely horseback rides.

Moms First Convenes Business Leaders with Biden-Harris Administration Officials to Announce Bold Commitments to Expand Child Care

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moms First, a national non-profit fighting for the structural supports moms need to thrive, yesterday convened business leaders from across industries for a series of events in Washington with the Biden-Harris Administration to celebrate bold new commitments to expand child care for American workers. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo addressed corporate leaders at a luncheon event, which was followed by an intimate roundtable on child care with senior officials at the White House.

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  • Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo addressed corporate leaders at a luncheon event, which was followed by an intimate roundtable on child care with senior officials at the White House.
  • "As families across the country struggle to find quality, affordable child care, the private sector is emerging with innovative solutions to support their employees' child care needs, and in doing so demonstrating the business case for broader investments in child care," said Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Moms First.
  • Yesterday's events marked the anniversary of Moms First's National Business Coalition for Child Care, an initiative launched by the non-profit last year to galvanize the private sector to take action on child care.
  • Tenaris: Tenaris supports over 3,000 manufacturing employees by offering child care benefits through WeeCare and a child care stipend to reduce the cost of care.

Ascend Hotel Collection Continues Global Expansion in Top Markets

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ascend Hotel Collection, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), opened 2023 with an impressive first quarter, further solidifying its status as the industry's largest upscale soft brand collection with over 330 hotels open or in development worldwide. The Collection awarded seven new agreements and added four new properties to its global portfolio in the first quarter of 2023, fueling Ascend Hotel Collection's continued growth.

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  • Joining the nearby Blue Angel Hotel NYC, this is the second Ascend Hotel Collection to be developed by Henry Zheng and Mark Arend.
  • The Inn on the Square is the second Ascend Hotel Collection property that Edgewater Group, LLC, has added to the Ascend Hotel Collection in 2023, marking its fifth Ascend overall.
  • The Ascend Hotel Collection global portfolio of independent resort, historic and boutique hotels is part of Choice Hotels International, one of the world's largest leading hotel companies.
  • Membership with the Ascend Hotel Collection enables distinctive, independent properties to gain a global presence while maintaining their local charm.

Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain Now Open, Sending Riders to Search for “Big Bear”

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230512005051/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230512005051/en/
    Dollywood's Big Bear Mountain, the theme park's longest roller coaster, officially opened on Friday, May 12.
  • Dollywood guests are invited to assist Wildwood Grove’s resident wilderness explorer, Ned Oakley, in his quest to find Big Bear.
  • In addition to the opening of Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort is slated to open this November.
  • For more information about Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, and the 2023 operating season, please visit dollywood.com .

Dolly Parton Kicks Off “BIG” 2023 Season at Dollywood, Announces Opening Details for Upcoming Projects

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230310005009/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230310005009/en/
    Dollywood's Big Bear Mountain is just one of the reasons the park's 2023 season is the biggest yet!
  • Dolly Parton shared details about the award-winning park's year, including when the new ride will open, during an event for media and season passholders on Friday morning.
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    Dollywood’s 2023 season certainly is shaping up to be one of the busiest years in the park’s history.
  • The experience is planned for a 2024 opening in the area surrounding and including the former Chasing Rainbows museum.

America’s Favorite Christmas Tradition Begins at Dollywood on Nov. 5; Now Features 6 Million Lights

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221101005119/en/
    Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana features more than 6 million lights for guests to enjoy.
  • The 14-time Golden Ticket winner for Best Theme Park Christmas event begins Nov. 5 and runs through Jan. 1, 2023.
  • It is my wish that our guests celebrate the light of the Christmas season while they are here with us at Dollywood.
  • The new elements add 1 million lights to the parks already-impressive total, meaning guests will enjoy 6 million lights during this seasons festival.

Smoky Mountain Vacation Rental Company Offers 50% Savings on Cabin Rentals in November

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture Resorts (https://www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com/), one of the largest cabin rental agencies in the Smoky Mountains, launched a last-minute deal of 50 percent off for November stays that occur between Oct. 30 and Nov. 4, as well as Nov. 6 through Nov. 11.

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  • Venture Resorts, one of the largest cabin rental agencies in the Smoky Mountains, launched two November cabin deals for stays Oct. 30 through Nov. 4 and Nov. 6 through Nov. 11.
  • "Early November is a serene time to visit the Smoky Mountains," said Billy Parris, General Manager of Venture Resorts.
  • For full details about the offer and information about other deals, visit https://www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com/specials.php
    Venture Resorts is one of the largest luxury cabin rental agencies in the Smoky Mountains.
  • The company manages hundreds of cabins ranging in size from 1 bedroom to 26 bedrooms located near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Big Bear Mountain Roller Coaster Set to Open at Dollywood in Spring 2023

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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Big Bear Mountain, which at 3,990 ft. becomes the longest roller coaster at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park, marks the expansion of Dollywoods newest area, Wildwood Grove.

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  • Big Bear Mountain, which at 3,990 ft. becomes the longest roller coaster at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park, marks the expansion of Dollywoods newest area, Wildwood Grove.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220805005005/en/
    Dollywood's Big Bear Mountain, set to open in 2023, becomes the longest roller coaster at the park.
  • In addition to becoming the longest roller coaster at Dollywood, Big Bear Mountain also marks the first attraction at the park to feature on-board audio.
  • With an anticipated opening date in the spring of 2023, daring adventurers will not have to wait long to join Ned Oakley on his search for Big Bear on Big Bear Mountain.