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Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points A character called the Dream Maker will also be added, inspired by the singer's library initiative. From Sevierville, Tennessee: A theme park will introduce new attractions to pay tribute to a renowned singer, actor, and philanthropist who passed away at 80.
From Sevierville, Tennessee: A theme park will introduce new attractions to pay tribute to a renowned singer, actor, and philanthropist who passed away at 80. The park's additions will include a waterfall and stained glass windows in a chapel. A character called the Dream Maker will also be added, inspired by the singer's library initiative.
The city where the park is located will feature markers for a self-guided tour of significant places. The singer had a strong connection to this area, growing up in the surrounding county.
Further information about these plans is available from the source, including details about the park's transformation into a major tourist destination.
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Category: parks ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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