The Nashville area has been without a major theme park since Opryland closed its grand ole' park a few years ago. In 2014, the Tennessee metropolis will still be coaster-less, but it will have a new water park and snow park. According to Dollywood, it will partner with the Gaylord Opryland Resort to develop a 114-acre property next to the Nashville resort. The first phase will feature an outdoor water park, to be open in the warmer months, and an outdoor snow park that will entertain guests during the cooler months. Details were not available, but it's likely that the snow park would include snow tubing trails and a snow play area similar to Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia. The park would use snowmaking technology to supplement the natural snowfall.
With Dollywood in the mix, it would seem natural to expect full-fledged theme park as part of the plans, particularly because the area has been clamoring for one since Opryland left the building. A later phase may, in fact, bring roller coasters and other park rides. For now, perhaps, Dolly and the gang are testing the Nashville waters.
- Wild Eagle- New wing coaster coming to Dollywood in 2012.
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