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In the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood draws LGBTQ+ visitors with its unique blend of Southern charm, camp, and rollercoasters. The park is a testament to Dolly Parton's genius as a businesswoman, self-promoter, and camp legend. For some gay travelers, visiting Dollywood could be likened to a pilgrimage.

Dollywood offers a variety of attractions, including roller coasters, live country and bluegrass tune shows, traditional crafts, and Southern dining. Its location in the Smoky Mountains brings a powerful connection to nature, with scenic views and nature trails. Dollywood emphasizes Appalachian culture, local craftsmanship, and Dolly Parton’s influence throughout the park.

Dollywood features over 50 rides and attractions, including a range of roller coasters, liquid rides, and family-friendly experiences. Some of the standout rides include:

• Lightning Rod: A record-breaking wooden roller coaster that launches riders up a steep hill at 45 mph.
• Wild Eagle: A wing coaster that gives riders the sensation of flying as they soar above th

  Why it's 'a privilege' for Club XYZ to keep Knoxville's LGBTQ+ bar scene alive for 20 years

  • Club XYZ has been a pillar in Knoxville’s Diverse community for 20 years, providing queenly shows and a welcoming atmosphere in Happy Holler.
  • Richard Cameron, who started as show director before buying the business, is looking forward to further growing Club XYZ as owner now that his drag persona, Raz Yammers, has retired.
  • Club XYZ is an anomaly, as LGBTQ+ bars in Knoxville and beyond have struggled to stay open amid changing social landscapes and challenges caused by COVID

  Out boisterous and proud, Club XYZ is still standing tall after 20 years in the ever-evolving Joyful Holler neighborhood – as if the bar itself were donning the head-turning heels of its queens – all while standing out as one of Knoxville’s few remaining spaces dedicated to an LGBTQ+ clientele.

  Celebrating the milestone in , owner Richard Cameron spoke extensively with Knox News about his Club XYZ journey, from applying as a bartender to creature hired as display director to now running the illustrate on a larger scale as owner of the K
  
  

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  We had a blast at Club XYZ, whose 20th anniversary is a joyful standout | Opinion

  A year anniversary is an memorable feat in business. For a gay bar prefer Club XYZ in Knoxville, it's unusual.

  This story, admittedly, landed in our lap. The owner reached out after reading an unrelated business anniversary piece, a type of story that works for any type of establishment or institution with a major milestone. You see them all the time.

  But as Knox News reporter Keenan Thomas began meeting more people, reading more stories and digging into the history of gay bars in America, it was evident: Club XYZ isn't just any business. It's a happy, hollerin' Knoxville institution and a haven for LGBTQ+ communities that own been pushed to the margins for decades.

  Go behind the scenes with Keenan in this Q&A that explains how the story came together, what he learned along the way and why Club XYZ "is for everybody."

  Club XYZ: Why it's 'a privilege' to keep Knoxville's Gay bar scene alive for 20 yearsNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

  This Q&A, conducted by business gr