Dolly Parton Launching DreamMore Resorts

NASHVILLE—You've heard of the Dollywood theme park, now get ready for Dollywood's DreamMore resort in Pigeon Forge, TN. The entertainment legend's latest project is set to open in the summer of 2015 in the Great Smoky Mountains.

“This is the realization of a dream I've had for more than 30 years,” says Parton. “My DreamMore Resort conjures up thoughts of a simpler place and time when Mama and Daddy and all us kids spent hours on end just swapping stories and catching up. I want to offer families more than a place to stay; I want to invite them on the porch and in my front door where they can slow down, kick back and enjoy all that this beautiful area has to offer.”

Located just a stone's throw from Dollywood, the 300-room Dollywood's DreamMore Resort will sit on 100 acres and offer views of the Smoky Mountains. Centered on the rich traditions of storytelling, family and togetherness, the resort will feature many special touches including family sanctuaries like fire pits, swings, and hammocks plus story spots scattered throughout the grounds.

Showcasing design features and décor elements that celebrate the area's natural beauty, DreamMore will offer an indoor and outdoor resort pool complex, a spa, and a full-service farmhouse-style restaurant. With an emphasis on encouraging family bonding time, the resort also features a family activities center where guests can secure reservations for a variety of adventures centered around wholesome fun, including hikes in neighboring Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Dollywood's DreamMore Resort is the second capital investment in a 10-year plan that includes more $300 million in future developments for Parton's Dollywood properties. DreamMore Resort joins Dollywood Cabins as the company's second venture in the lodging industry. Launched in 2010, Dollywood Cabins offers cabins two miles from Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country.