Dollywood Fined After Employee Injured While Working on Smoky Mountain River Rampage Lift

Dollywood fined $6,400 after March incident injures employee

Around 11:00am on March 10, a male employee was helping to adjust a belt on the River Rampage lift when his jacket got caught while handing a tool to a coworker.

Incident at Dollywood: Employee Airlifted Out of Park, Investigation Launched

Dollywood has been fined over an incident at the beloved theme park earlier this year. Inspired by the one and only Dolly Parton, Dollywood has enchanted Pigeon Forge parkgoers of all ages for decades. With an array of attractions inspired by the spirit of the nearby Great Smoky Mountains, the park is home to an impressive array of thrill rides, including the likes of Wild Eagle, Tennessee Tornado, Big Bear Mountain, and Lightning Rod. Credit: D…

Dollywood fined after employee injured while working on Smoky Mountain River Rampage lift

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dollywood was cited after an employee was injured in March 2025 ahead of the park's opening. The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducted an on-site inspection to determine the circumstances that led to the injury in March 2025. Following their investigation, the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, which owns Dollywood, was ordered to pay a fine of $6,400. Roaches, flies found in…

TOSHA assesses $6,400 in fines as result of employee's injury at Dollywood's River Rampage ride

The male employee suffered an arm injury in March while assisting another worker at the Smoky Mountain River Rampage lift, records state.

Dollywood Hit With Safety Violations, Update Given on Dolly Parton’s Theme Park : Disney Fanatic

Dollywood has long been praised for its warm atmosphere, sweeping views of the Smoky Mountains, and deep ties to the legacy of Dolly Parton. With hand-pulled taffy, cast-iron skillets sizzling with cinnamon bread, and local artisans blowing glass or carving wood on-site, the park delivers not just thrills but a true taste of Appalachian culture. But a recent safety investigation is drawing new attention to the beloved Tennessee theme park – and …

Investigation at Dolly Parton's Dollywood After Shocking Employee Incident

Dollywood, one of the most celebrated regional theme parks in the U.S., is facing scrutiny following a workplace incident that left an employee seriously injured earlier this year. The Tennessee park, known for its Smoky Mountain charm and connection to country icon Dolly Parton, has built a reputation on family-friendly thrills and Southern hospitality. Since opening in 1986, Dollywood has evolved into a major tourism driver for Pigeon Forge, T…