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After initially offering her king-sized bed, Dolly Parton is now putting the contents of her former Dollywood apartment’s bedroom suite on ebayto benefit the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation. The winning bidder can recreate the bedroom where Parton slept in her apartment at her Dollywood theme park. “I first offered up my bed and lots of folks kept asking ‘Got anything else?’,” Parton said. “Since it’s for such a good   Read More ...

The East Tennessee Kidney Foundation is the recipient of a $40,000 donation, thanks to benefit coupon books purchased by KenJo Markets customers. The funds will be used to enhance the lives of East Tennesseans with, at risk for or affected by kidney disease. “We are very appreciative of our customers and employees who helped raise the money through the KenJo coupon book campaign,” said Charles W. “Wes” Carruthers Jr., vice   Read More ...

Here are some volunteer opportunities for the month of August: Volunteers gather each Thursday morning at First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg as back packs are prepared and loaded up for delivery to the Gatlinburg area schools, including: Pi Beta Phi, Jones Cove  and Pittman Center Elementary Schools. Each week they fill 180 packs for kids who would otherwise be without on the weekends. They welcome all people to volunteer to   Read More ...

Dollywood’s Barbeque & Bluegrass festival is back this year and better than ever! From Aug. 19 through Sept. 5, enjoy 14 days and more than 300 free bluegrass concerts by some of your favorite artists, including Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder (Aug. 19 & 20), Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (Aug. 31), Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (Aug. 28 & 29) and many more. See the complete concert lineup here. All   Read More ...

Another summer has almost come and gone but you’ve still got time to enjoy Dollywood’s Splash Country. America’s Must-See Waterpark closes on Labor Day (Sept. 5) so make plans now to soak up the last few days of summer fun! Soar down Slick Rock Racer or relax alongside The Cascades leisure pool. Whether it’s adventure or relaxation you seek to celebrate the last remaining days of summer, join us at   Read More ...

Turn your summer days into Dollywood Nights Aug. 8-14 when Dollywood offers extended operating hours. Dollywood will open at 10 a.m. daily (9 a.m. Saturday) and remain open until 10 p.m. Most rides, including the Thunderhead and Mystery Mine coasters, will operate during the extended hours. Dollywood Nights is the perfect time to take advantage of the last few nights of summer, before the kids head back to school and   Read More ...

Marcella J. Greene, M.D., has joined Premier Surgical Associates as a general surgeon in the group’s Mercy St. Mary’s and Mercy North and offices. Premier, headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., is the region’s largest surgical group. “Dr. Greene is a great addition to the group in our Mercy offices,” said Kevin Burris, CEO of Premier Surgical Associates. “She has exceptional skills and shares our ‘patients first’ philosophy.” A graduate of Lee   Read More ...

The State of Tennessee’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday is held every year on the first Friday in August and ends the following Sunday night. This year’s tax-free holiday weekend begins at 12:01 a.m on Friday, August 5 and ends Sunday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m. When is Tennessee’s Sales Tax Holiday? Sales Tax Holidays begin every year at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and end at 11:59   Read More ...

Managers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are considering some changes in the process by which backpackers make reservations for overnight camping at the Park’s nearly 100 backcountry sites and shelters. The proposed changes, which would update the reservation procedure as well as increasing Ranger presence on the Park’s 800 miles of trails, would be covered by a minimal user fee. No fees are being contemplated for day hiking. The Park currently   Read More ...