Dolly Parton on Opening Dollywood By Her Hometown in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Before Dollywood opened in May 1986, Dolly Parton spoke to TODAY about the history behind the park and its location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, right by her hometown.
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