Only now he is a construction supervisor, and the Goldrush Junction amusement park has evolved into Dollywood. “I’ve seen a lot,” Pearson told Knox News. “When it was Goldrush, there was ...

There are the classic gift shop offerings of T-shirts, magnets and teddy bears with the 40th logo, and you can also find "Dollywood ears" or a special bubble wand in honor of the landmark year.