PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- Dollywood announced on Friday the addition of Lightning Rod, both the world’s fastest wooden coaster and the world’s first launching wooden coaster. The ride will cost $22 ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dollywood visitors who may have been disappointed to find the Lightning Rod rollercoaster was closed during their visit may look at planning their next visit in the spring ...

After weeks of waiting, the Lightning Rod roller coaster at Dollywood is up and running…sort of. A few lucky visitors had the chance Tuesday to ride the Lightning Rod as part of what park officials ...

Dolly Parton was at the park Friday morning to announce the theme park's new attraction for 2016--- the Lightning Rod roller coaster. The wooden coaster, inspired by 50's hot rods, will be the world's ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After months of anticipation, excited Dollywood guests will be able to step behind the wheel of Dollywood’s Lightning Rod when it officially opens to the public ...

PIGEON FORGE, TN (WATE) – The start of the spring season at Dollywood, and the launch of the park’s new roller coaster, are just about six weeks away There is still some work to do before thrill ...

PIGEON FORGE (WATE) – The start of the spring season at Dollywood, and the launch of the park’s new roller coaster, are just about six weeks away There is still some work to do before thrill seekers ...

It hits speeds of 73 mph, is the only wooden launch coaster in the world and riders get to experience a quadruple-down—four consecutive drops down a hillside. Those are just a few of the reasons that ...