Emily Woods

Insider | Dollywood Insiders



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 as much as their mom. Emily is a single mom, and she loves bringing her young-at-heart parents along on family trips and feels so blessed that they can enjoy the time with her girls. Emily and her family are always planning their next adventure. You can see all of their travel and day-to- day life on Instagram. They have visited theme parks near and far and are proud to call Dollywood their all-time favorite.

About Dollywood Insiders


Dollywood Insiders is a panel of folks who love all things Dollywood and enjoy sharing their knowledge of our theme park, water park, resort and cabins. They will reveal their favorite spots, how to pack for a Dollywood trip, tips on getting the best value and more!

Latest Posts by Emily

Planning Tip: Download the Dollywood App

Planning Tip: Download the Dollywood App

Unlike some other theme park vacations, Dollywood is not a place you have to plan every minute of every day. At Dollywood, the pace is laid back, so you truly get to take deep breaths and unwind. Even so, it's nice to know what you want to see and do while you're there. It's a 160-acre park! I have a…

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Look Who I Bumped Into at Dollywood

Look Who I Bumped Into at Dollywood

At Dollywood, Miss Lillian is a character who is also known as "The Chicken Lady." With her impressive improv skills, she's a poet and a performer-you should make it a point to look for Miss Lillian during your visit. She plays her one-of-a-kind banjo-lele and sings songs "on the fly" about guests. (Miss Lillian loves good chicken puns!)

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