Dolly Parton pledges growth for Smoky Mountains Dollywood
Dolly Parton marks Dollywood's 20th anniversary in Pigeon Forge Tennessee with plans to double attendance and invest 160 million over 20 years. She envisions Dollywood resort hotels more shows and possible second and third parks while noting past Japan plans were dropped. Dollywood drew 2.2 million visitors in 2004 and ranks among top U.S. parks, with potential Nashville expansion discussed.
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Alternative spring break aids Florida hurricane recovery
Savan nah Murphy an 18 year old nursing major from the University of Nebraska Kearney helps demolish a hurricane damaged home in Pensacola and volunteers on a storm recovery telethon as part of a growing trend called alternative spring break. Nebraska Wesleyan student Victoria Hatterman says the effort teaches teamwork and community rebuilding. Rebuild Northwest Florida recruits students for tasks from demolition to debris removal with safety oriented orientations before work.
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