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🌱 Why Dollywood just ranked among America’s best places to work

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Pigeon Forge! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Dollywood just ranked among America’s best places to work

Also on today's calendar: Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dollywood named one of America's best workplaces by Newsweek (wate.com) — Dollywood in Pigeon Forge has been named one of Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces for 2026, highlighting how the park treats its “hosts” like family. Local employees benefit from paid education through Grow U, on-site low-cost healthcare, childcare stipends, and free lunches, all aimed at keeping both workers and guests happy in the Smoky Mountain destination.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 24
  • GPHS Gym: Basketball, Volleyball and Cheer
    Gatlinburg Pittman High Gatlinburg, TN 37738
    7:30 am
    • Thursday June 25
  • Adult Arts & Craft: Red Figure Pottery →
    Anna Porter Public Library, 159 Mills Park Rd, Gatlinburg
    10:30 am
  • Kids Fossils →
    Anna Porter Public Library, 159 Mills Park Rd, Gatlinburg
    3:30 pm
    • Friday June 26
  • Cherokee Storytelling and Dance
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park Cosby Campground Amphitheater
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Emergency Alert
    Thanks for helping us spread the word! PREVIOUSLY POSTED: A #TNSilverAlert has been issued on behalf of the Chattanooga Police Department for 83… (Nextdoor )
  • Food City Supermarket posted a job opening for Front End Manager in Pigeon Forge. Apply here.
  • Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Operator in Pigeon Forge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pigeon Forge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sevierville

Gatlinburg

  • First-Timer's Anakeesta Guide: Gatlinburg, TN Tips (livability.com)
  • BP Gas Station Employee Cites No-Return Policy After Customer Says She Was Sold Moldy, Expired Chips — She Threatened the Health Department (dailydot.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pigeon Forge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pigeon Forge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.