• Bernie_Sandals@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      Oh definitely, I’m not blaming Dolly, just saying that as one of the largest draws in the area, (along with the National Park) that she basically is the local economy, which does have its negatives along with its positives.

      The area became a tourist destination long before her too. The tourism industry really started after F.D.R. came to town and established the national park.

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      6 months ago

      I’m inclined to agree. The housing crisis is present all across the country, and there’s only one Dollywood. Can’t be responsible for them all.