PIGEON FORGE MASS TRANSIT TROLLEYS

Save time and money during your stay when you catch a ride on one of our Pigeon Forge trolleys!

Once you get to Pigeon Forge, you can relax and leave the driving to us. Pigeon Forge Mass Transit trolleys travel to more than 200 official stops in Pigeon Forge, as well as select locations in Gatlinburg and Sevierville. Many of the area’s local attractions, restaurants and even several lodging options are located along one of the Pigeon Forge’s trolley routes, making it easy for travelers to quickly get to the locations they want to visit.

All Pigeon Forge trolleys and trams are lift-equipped for wheelchairs and/or other mobility aids and may be accessed at any designated trolley stop.

Pigeon Forge Mass Transit Mobile App

It’s now even easier to get to your favorite places to go in Pigeon Forge! You can download the Pigeon Forge Mass Transit App and get instant access to trolley arrival times, so you can better plan your daily agenda. Visitors can also use the app to buy and use passes to ride the trolley. It’s all the tools you need to enjoy your trolley experience!

Search ‘Pigeon Forge Mass Transit’ in your app store, or click the links below to download. Features will continue to be upgraded on the app.

For more information about our trolley service, please visit cityofpigeonforge.com/trolley or call 865-453-6444

Routes

All routes start and end at the Mass Transit Trolley Station, located next to Patriot Park in the Old Mill District on Old Mill Drive. Turn at traffic light #7 and look for the parking lot with trolleys.

North Parkway
The North Parkway transit leaves Patriot Park and travels north through Pigeon Forge and continues on into a portion of Sevierville. After traveling north to the Governor’s Crossing and Wal-Mart areas, it turns south again and returns to Patriot Park. Arrival times every 20 to 25 minutes.

South Parkway
The South Parkway transit leaves Patriot Park and travels east to Teaster, then north to Jake Thomas with a stop at LeConte Convention Center. Then turns left onto Parkway South to light 6, Pine Mountain Rd. The Trolley goes as far as the Mainstay Suites before returning to the parkway. This Transit then travels to the south city limits, serving campgrounds in the area and Dolly Parton’s Stampede before returning to Patriot Park. Arrival times every 25 to 30 minutes.

Gatlinburg Welcome Center
This transit leaves from Patriot Park and travels non-stop to the Gatlinburg Welcome Center on the spur just outside of Gatlinburg and then returns to Patriot Park. The hours of operation for this transit are subject to the schedule of the city of Gatlinburg’s transit. Arrival times every 30 minutes.

Dollywood
Dollywood Transit leaves Patriot Park and travels to and from Dollywood continuously. The Transit runs thirty minutes before Dollywood opens and in the evening until everyone is returned to Patriot Park. Arrival times every 15 minutes.

Dolly’s Splash Country
This route is currently not running.

Wears Valley
The Wears Valley transit leaves Patriot Park and travels north on Teaster Lane through the Pigeon River Crossings Mall/Riverview Mall area to traffic light 2 on the parkway. From light 2, the transit proceeds to Community Center Drive, Sand Pike Blvd., and then onto Wears Valley Road, where it serves area campgrounds and other businesses as it continues westbound to the Pigeon Forge city limits before returning to Patriot Park by the same route. Arrival times every 1 hour.

*These arrival times may be delayed considerably during high traffic times, such as during car shows, parades, holidays, and other special events. All arrival times are approximate.

Fares

Individual fares are paid each time you board a transit. Pigeon Forge Mass Transit drivers will accept exact fare only. Sorry, the transit drivers cannot make change. For a great deal, consider our All Day Transit Pass available for purchase at the Pigeon Forge Mass Transit office or mobile app.

RouteFare
North Parkway$1
South Parkway$1
Gatlinburg Welcome Center$1
Dollywood$2.50
Dolly's Splash Country (Currently not in Service)$2.50
Wears Valley$1
All Day Pass$3
Children (age 3 and under)Free

Our safe and courteous drivers will pick you up or drop you off at more than 100 stops throughout the city of Pigeon Forge and a portion of Sevierville. Just wait at a city logo transit sign or a transit shelter, and we will be there shortly. See the city of Pigeon Forge and a portion of Sevierville in a safe and unique way.

*Day passes may only be purchased at the Pigeon Forge Mass Transit office or mobile app.

*Day passes will not work on the city of Gatlinburg’s Trolleys.

*Pets are not permitted on the trolleys

Parking

Limited free parking is available at the new Mass Transit Trolley station at Patriot Park in the Old Mill District (236 Old Mill Ave.).

Additional free parking is available at the River Lot (2936 Teaster Lane) and the Mountain Lot (2989 Teaster Lane). Both lots have trolley stops adjacent to the lots. Please note, the closest trolley stop to the Mountain Lot is at the south end of the LeConte Center accessible by pedestrian bridge.

Transportation fares apply for passengers to and from various route stops.

Trams

If the fun of The Island is on your agenda or if you are attending an event at LeConte Event Center at Pigeon Forge, there is no need to worry about walking from the city’s Municipal Lot! Pigeon Forge Mass Transit’s tram service carries riders to both locations and back for FREE!

Paratransit Service

All trolleys are equipped with lifts for wheelchairs and/or other mobility aids and may be accessed at any designated Pigeon Forge Mass Transit stop. For passengers who are unable to get to a trolley stop, a paratransit van may be schedule for a next-day pickup by calling 865-453-6444.

Paratransit van fare is $1 per person each way. One personal attendant will be permitted to ride free of charge when accompanying a passenger with limited mobility.

Operating Hours

Early March through December: 8:00am – Midnight
Early January – February: 10am – 10pm

Trolleys do not operate on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

(Hours subject to change)

Contact Information

Phone: (865) 453-6444
Email: [email protected]

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