Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Theme Park Slammed By Heavy Rain Causing Flooding & Trapping Guests

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood went viral over the weekend after heavy rainfall hit eastern Tennessee, trapping guests in the theme park following floods.

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Following the multiple reports of the incidents on social media, Dollywood Parks & Resorts issued a statement acknowledging the severe flooding.

“This afternoon, Sunday, July 28, a strong thunderstorm caused flash flooding at Dollywood,” reads the statement shared on X , the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “With the assistance of Pigeon Forge Police and Fire Departments, park personnel directed guests to safety during the storm. At this time, one minor injury has been reported.”

The park stated that Dollywood supported “guests whose vehicles were affected by this weather event, and cleanup crews have been deployed.”

Dollywood was expected to open again to guests on Monday, July 29, at noon, adding, “Park officials will continue to assess conditions, and updates will be posted to our social media pages as additional information becomes available.”

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Multiple social media posts were shared online, showing the massive flooding in Dollywood. ESPN writer Ryan McGee shared a video of the “start” of the flash flood that overwhelmed the theme park, giving props to Dollywood’s Fire Department “for leading us to our cars like The Batman.”

Another user shared a video of guests in a flooded parking lot and guests trying to leave the theme park amid the heavy rainfall.

Dollywood is close to Knoxville, and local authorities warned people in the area on Monday, July 29, that they were expecting “to receive storms and significant rainfall over the next 48 hours,” warning of possible flooding.

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