Which Dolly Parton theme park adopted the name Dollywood in 1986?

Dolly Parton’s theme park adopted the name Dollywood in 1986.

The park is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains. It originally opened as Rebel Railroad in 1961, later operated under names including Goldrush Junction and Silver Dollar City before Parton became involved.

Parton partnered with the Herschend family in the mid-1980s, and the attraction was renamed Dollywood for the 1986 season. Her connection gave the park a strong musical and regional identity, while its rides, crafts, food, and entertainment reflected Appalachian culture.

Dollywood is distinct from Dollywood’s Splash Country, a separate water park that opened in 2001. The main theme park includes museums and attractions connected with Parton’s career, including the Chasing Rainbows Museum, which later became part of the broader Dolly Parton experience.