Born and raised in Alabama, Aaron has been a theme park enthusiast for as long as he can remember. He's the father of two and husband of a fellow enthusiast. When not planning theme park outings, you'll typically find him volunteering at church where he's a worship guitarist and lighting designer...
Allie was born and raised in Northern Ohio and recently moved with her family of eight to Chattanooga. A wife and mom to six kids (five boys and a girl), Allie and her family love to travel and began homeschooling in 2017 so they could have more freedom to be on the go. They didn't start traveling...
Angie was raised in Easley, South Carolina, but spent many weekends growing up traveling to East Tennessee. After attending the University of Tennessee, she has made Knoxville her permanent home with husband Lance and 9-year-old son Giffin. While she has worked for a decade in various leadership roles...
Bobby lived most of his life in Mississippi until the call of the mountains led his family to Knoxville, Tennessee. His wife Heather and 7-year-old daughter, Emma Kate, love to travel as a family, especially when the agenda emphasizes exciting food experiences. After a few trips to East Tennessee and Dollywood, the Montgomerys...
Cherith has called Alabama home her entire life. She was born and raised in Talladega but has called Pell City home since graduating from Auburn University in 2001. She is married to her high school sweetheart (also an alumnus of Auburn), and they have two children who are currently students at Auburn. As an empty nester...
Corinna is a “late in life” wife and mother, whose twenties lasted 20 years! A journalist by trade, she spent the better part of her career doing fun live shots for morning television. The adventure started on AM Northwest in her home state of Oregon. Later, it was on assignment for Better Mornings Atlanta that she...
Emily Anne has loved Dolly Parton and Dollywood for as long as she can remember. She was born in Greeneville, Tennessee, but moved to Knoxville in 2017 to attend the University of Tennessee. Currently, Emily Anne works as a middle school counselor. When she isn't at school or at Dollywood, she loves...
Emily was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated from the University of Tennessee. Emily moved to Nashville in 2004 but still comes home to the Smoky Mountains as often as possible. Emily has been a Dollywood Season Passholder her entire life. Her two daughters Lottie and Tatum now love it...
Jasmine is an Alabama native who now resides in Knoxville, Tennessee, with her husband Chris and 2-year-old daughter, Trinity. She is a freelance writer at BTM Writing Services and runs a blog for stay-at-home moms. Jasmine is obsessed with all things mommy and me and loves dancing, spending time out in nature...
Jeremy has had a great love for the Smoky Mountains for as long as he can remember. Born in Kentucky, his family moved to North Carolina when he was a child. East Tennessee quickly became the favorite vacation destination for the Chandler family. Today he spends his “9 to 5” ministering at a church and academy...
Jessica is a West Tennessee native who fell in love with East Tennessee while attending college and law school. She now lives in Knoxville with her husband, their five children and their two tiny dogs. Jessica loves encouraging families to try new things and make memories, which she does on her Instagram account...
Born and raised on the beaches of South Carolina, JJ made the West Coast her home for most of her adult life. But from Hollywood to Dollywood, JJ has made her way back east to call Chattanooga, Tennessee, home. JJ is an artist, author and standup comedian who has performed in comedy clubs, churches and..
Joshua is a teacher and author from Danville, Kentucky. When he is not teaching children Spanish, penning his next book or adventuring through a national park, he finds time to escape to Dollywood and enjoy its unique charm. He first discovered Dollywood at Christmastime and was impressed by all it had to offer...
Katie has been a lifelong fan of Dolly Parton and a Dollywood Season Passholder since she was 4 years old. Born and raised in Vincent, Alabama, the now-resident of Birmingham recalls fond childhood memories of riding Klondike Katie (the Dollywood Express) and begging to go back to Dollywood one more time to watch...
Kristin was born and raised in Maine. One year ago, her family of five sold their Maine home, moved into an RV, and traveled the US for eight months. You can find their traveling journey on their Instagram account. When they arrived in East Tennessee, they were reminded of how special this area is...
Lindsay was born in Illinois but moved to East Tennessee in 1986 just months before Dollywood opened for the first time. Lindsay finished her K-12 education in Knoxville and then enrolled at the University of Tennessee. After finishing her Bachelor's and Master's degrees, Lindsay started her dream job...
Lindsey grew up in Northeast Tennessee and now is raising her two girls with her husband of 14 years in her same, tiny hometown. Living so close to the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, she's been a Dollywood Season Passholder for as long as she can remember. She began a hobby blog when her first daughter...
Liz was raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and grew up going to theme parks. For the past 17 years, she has lived in Jackson, Tennessee, where she met her husband, Matthew. They have two kids, Colton and Emma Kate. The whole family loves visiting Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country! Liz loves all types...
A North Carolina native, Meredith has lived in the Boone area since 1997, when she came to Appalachian State as a student. Life is never dull when she is spending time with her husband, twin 11-year-old boys and 2-year-old son. Her days are full supporting teachers and students as a school district...
Ryan was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. While in Florida, he enjoyed his career as a Firefighter/Paramedic and going on adventures with his family during his time off. After retiring from the fire department, he moved to the mountains of East Tennessee with his wife and their three children...
