Mermaids, pirates and Dolly Parton helped these family fun attractions make the coveted USA TODAY lists. See where they each ...

Going backward on the FireChaser Express was thrilling. My niece Cassidy, not a fan of roller coasters, survived it' — Kristi ...

Dolly Parton's theme park, Dollywood, is close to where she grew up. There's lots of fun to be had for Parton superfans and ...

The singer’s Dollywood theme park and the eastern Tennessee mountains are a great place to spend the holidays.

Located on Douglas Lake in Tennessee, sits a rather unconventional houseboat. What makes this houseboat unconventional is ...

Clayton’s Landing, a scenic viewing area, opened to the public Dec. 13, along with burger restaurant Smoky Mountain ... named it the No. 1 lookout in Tennessee.

JACKSON, Tenn. — Visit Jackson, TN has compiled a list of Hub City restaurants open on New Year’s Eve/Day. Check out the lists below and contact the specific restaurants for any further details.

We’d been sitting at our table for 15 minutes or so before the chickens began singing. By that point, I thought they never would. Finally, I said, or something like it. “It’s about clucking ...

Treat yourself and your family to a meal out on Dec. 25 in East Tennessee. Here are Christmas hours, buffets and special ...

So if you're not in the mood to cook this year, don't worry because many favorite restaurants in Knoxville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg will be open on Christmas Day. If you plan on giving ...

East Tennessee is home to some of the most desirable holiday destinations in the country. Experiencegift ranked Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge as a top December vacation spot and best Christmas town ...