Dolly Parton announces partnership with Gaylord Opryland for a water/snow theme park in Nashville. The park is a 50/50 partnership between Dolly and Gaylord Entertainment. Construction of the park is estimated to cost around $50 million, and it's expected to open in Spring of 2014. Spokesperson says they expect 1/2 a million visitors the first year, and the park will employ around 450 people. The them park will sit on 50-60 acres of property at McGavock Pike / Pennington Bend across from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The 2 companies have not decided on a name yet, but it will be the first of it's kind in the U.S. In addition to the big news, Dolly celebrated her birthday with the crowd at the press conference, where she was serenaded, and given a 6ft tall pink box filled with pictures of people enjoying a water park and filled with snow.
Dolly Parton, Gaylord to Open New Theme Park in Nashville
