Tennessee Tornado, Pigeon Forge

Name: Tennessee Tornado
Address: 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, 37863, United States
Telephone: (865) 428-9488

#6 among attractions in Pigeon Forge

Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride, Theme park

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Facts and practical information

The Tennessee Tornado is a roller coaster at Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States. It debuted April 17, 1999, and was Dollywood's first major coaster expansion as well as one of Arrow Dynamics' last major coasters. The ride opened in a valley location previously occupied by Thunder Express, an Arrow Dynamics Mine Train roller coaster relocated from Six Flags St. Louis in 1989 and opened in 2002 at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls. ()

Alternative names: Length: 2682 ftHeight: 163 ftCoordinates: 35°47'35"N, 83°31'41"W

Address

2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdPigeon Forge 37863 United States

Contact

(865) 428-9488

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Day trips

Tennessee Tornado – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dollywood's Splash Country, Thunderhead Roller Coaster, Mystery Mine, Chasing Rainbows Museum.

1.3 miN
Watersports, Amusement park, Water park
Dollywood's Splash Country, Pigeon Forge
33 min walk • Dollywood's Splash Country is a 35-acre water park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, adjacent to the Dollywood theme park. The park's central theme rests around entertainer Dolly Parton's childhood swimming in the rivers of the Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood's Splash Country operates from May through September.
~1680 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Thunderhead Roller Coaster, Pigeon Forge
9 min walk • Thunderhead is a wooden roller coaster located at Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Manufactured by Great Coasters International, the ride opened on April 3, 2004, as the anchor attraction of a new section added to the park that season called Thunderhead Gap.
~1120 ftNW
Roller coaster with a coal-mine theme
Mystery Mine, Pigeon Forge
6 min walk • Mystery Mine is a steel roller coaster located at Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Manufactured by Gerstlauer, the Euro-Fighter model is heavily-themed as a haunted mining operation from the 19th century.
0.4 miW
Museum
Chasing Rainbows Museum, Pigeon Forge
11 min walk • Chasing Rainbows is a museum based on the country music singer Dolly Parton. It is located in the Dollywood theme park, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States.
~1040 ftNW
Amusement park, Water park, Theme park
Dollywood, Pigeon Forge
6 min walk • Dollywood is a theme park jointly owned by entertainer Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment. It is located in the Knoxville-Smoky Mountains metroplex in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
0.4 miNW
Exhibits on the history of gospel music
Southern Gospel Music Association, Pigeon Forge
11 min walk • The Southern Gospel Music Association is a non-profit corporation formed as an association of southern gospel music singers, songwriters, fans, and industry workers. Membership is acquired and maintained through payment of annual dues.
~370 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Blazing Fury, Pigeon Forge
2 min walk • This is a list of Dollywood attractions.
~860 ftNW
Wing roller coaster with 135-ft. drop
Wild Eagle, Pigeon Forge
5 min walk • Wild Eagle is a steel Wing Coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard at the Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is the first of its kind in the United States and opened to the media on March 23, 2012 before opening to the public on March 24, 2012.
~1740 ftW
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Barnstormer, Pigeon Forge
9 min walk • Barnstormer is a thrill ride at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. It is located in Owen's Farm section of the park. It opened on March 28, 2011. It cost $5.5 million and is Dollywood's first S&S Worldwide amusement ride.
~860 ftNW
Amusement park, Amusement ride
FireChaser Express, Pigeon Forge
5 min walk • FireChaser Express is a steel family launched roller coaster at the Dollywood amusement park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The ride's revealing was part of a large announcement made on August 21, 2013. The roller coaster opened on March 22, 2014.
~1600 ftW
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Daredevil Falls, Pigeon Forge
8 min walk • Daredevil Falls is a water ride located in Dollywood, consisting of a pipe-like tunnel and a 60 degree drop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tennessee Tornado open?

Tennessee Tornado is open:

Monday 10 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 10 pm
Thursday 10 am - 10 pm
Friday 10 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Tennessee Tornado?

Nearby attractions include Blazing Fury, Pigeon Forge (2 min walk), Wild Eagle, Pigeon Forge (5 min walk), Dollywood, Pigeon Forge (6 min walk), Mystery Mine, Pigeon Forge (6 min walk).

How to get to Tennessee Tornado by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tennessee Tornado:

Train

Dollywood Express Train Station (10 min walk)