Dollywood Sets Seven Hiring Events for 2026 Season as Dollywood Express Stays Closed

Overview

• Job listings go live January 5 at dollywoodjobs.com, with most applicants typically hired on the spot at the events.
• The hiring tour runs January 17 to February 21 at regional venues including Sevier County High School, Morristown Landing, Jefferson County High School, Newport Community Center, Sevierville Civic Center, and Seymour High School.
• Open roles span Dollywood, Dollywood’s Splash Country, DreamMore Resort & Spa, and HeartSong Lodge & Resort, with positions available for full season or peak periods and a minimum hiring age of 14.
• Benefits promoted include 100 percent free tuition through Herschend’s GROW U program, free lunch each shift, complimentary park admission, access to the Dollywood Family Healthcare Center, childcare assistance, and full-time medical, dental, and vision coverage with an apprenticeship pathway via Walters State Community College.
• The Dollywood Express has been in indefinite closure since December 20 for unscheduled maintenance with no reopening timeline, and any link to scheduled work performed in summer 2025 remains unconfirmed.