NOW OPEN! - HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

THE PINES bringS people together to inspire fun, memory-making, relationship-building, and historic appreciation.

In the heart of Sevierville’s Downtown Historic District and in a building home to Sevierville’s unforgettable entertainment roots, The Pines re-opens its doors for more history to be made. An atmosphere of gaming, lounging, and competition, you, your friends, and family can enjoy indulging in great fun, food, beverages, conversation, and overall entertainment. 

Dolly Parton, a Sevierville, TN native, performed at The Pines as a child.

I can't tell you how proud I am to have the Pines Theater back up and running.

I can't tell you how proud I am to have the Pines Theater back up and running. It is a cherished piece of my childhood. The early days of my music career took place at the Pines. Many acts from the Cas Walker Show performed there on Saturday nights, myself included. The Cas Walker Show is where I got my start when my uncle, Bill Owens took me to sing on the Cas Walker Show. Mr. Walker not only had the performers here at the Pines but held all kinds of fun things to do to bring people in. There was a greasy pole on stage with a hundred dollars at the top so at intermission people would compete. I, as a little girl being quick and sturdy, got a little sand and gravel on me outside and climbed up the greasy pole and I won the prize. Some thought it was rigged because I was on the show and Mr. Walker said "How in the hell did we rig the greasy pole? She won the money fair and square and she did it." So needless to say I have so many precious and fond memories. Also as an added bonus, I got to see a movie before they got ready to set up the show for Saturday nights and that was very special as we never got to go to the movies. So again, so happy to see the Pines back." - Dolly

A BRIEF HISTORY:

HISTORIC SEVIERVILLE, TN

1794
SEVIER COUNTY Established

On September 18th, Sevier County was established and named after Governor John Sevier, the first Governor of Tennessee.

Gov. John Sevier
1895
DUCKPIN BOWLING

Duckpin Bowling is credited to being invented by future baseball Hall of Famers John McGraw & Wilbert Robinson at their Baltimore bowling and billiards bar.

Old photo of duckpin bowling
1896
SEVIER COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Sevier County Courthouse is built.

Sevier County Courthouse
1940
GSMNP IS DEDICATED

On September 2nd, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated The Great Smoky Mountains National Park - later becoming the nation’s most visited National Park. Late President Roosevelt often stayed in Historic Downtown Sevierville during his trips to the area.

Great Smoky Mountain National Park dedication
1944
THE PINES THEATER

The Pines Theater opened its doors becoming Sevierville’s home for entertainment. It seated roughly 700 people.

Photo of the original Pine Theater in downtown Sevierville, TN
1956
DOLLY'S FIRST GIG

Dolly Parton performs in her first-ever paid gig at The Pines with the Cas Walker Farm and Home Tour at the age of ten. (Pictured below in front of The Pines with her uncle)

A young Dolly Parton with her uncle standing outside the original Pine Theater in downtown Sevierville, TN
1971
HISTORIC PLACE

Sevier County Courthouse is placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sevierville Courthouse
1995
THE PINES - DOLLYWOOD

The Pines Theater is born in Dollywood Amusement Park’s Jukebox Junction.

The Pines Theater in Dollywood
1999
HALL OF FAME

Former Pines Theater performer and native Sevier Countian Dolly Parton is inducted into Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame.

Dolly Parton Hall of Fame plaque.

YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS GAME.

And the food. And the drinks. And the atmosphere. (Take our word for it - you'll love it here.)
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