Press Releases
Dollywood’s Splash Country Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary Season
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (May 12, 2025) – Decades ago, Dolly Parton imagined a water park that offered summertime fun and splashy adventures in the place she calls home, the Great Smoky Mountains. In 2001, she opened Dollywood’s Splash Country, which is known for its breathtaking mountain setting, constant commitment to water safety, and role as one of Tennessee’s premier places for families to cool off while making lasting memories. On May 10, the award-winning water park opened for its 25th anniversary season.
Splash Country is the perfect summer retreat for the whole family, and it offers nearly 40 rides and attractions throughout its 35 acres. Thrill-seekers can enjoy rides like RiverRush, Tennessee’s first water coaster; Fire Tower Falls, the park’s tallest and fastest twin slides; and the exhilarating Mountain Twist mat slides. For those seeking a more leisurely pace, the water park offers the 1,500-foot Downbound Float Trip lazy river and a 25,000-square-foot Mountain Waves wave pool.

Splash Country also is home to unique spaces where families can relax together in between all those slides and rides. Cozy canopies and waterside retreats provide guests with the ultimate opportunity to relax in style. They feature shade, private lounging, storage lockers and more. For guests bringing their extended family for a day at the water park, the Family Reunion Retreat provides the maximum level of rest and relaxation and can accommodate groups of 12 or more.
As can be expected with any Dolly Parton attraction, Splash Country puts an emphasis on entertainment. For the park’s 25th season, guests can enjoy the return of the Splash Bash Music Series. The series features live music offerings at the wave pool stage, transforming the area into a unique combination of wave pool and dance party. A full list of artists and dates can be found here.
Splash Country’s culinary team has created a wave of tasty treats for the summer season. Among the new food offerings are chicken street corn nachos, chicken Alfredo pizza, and garlic Parmesan chicken tenders. Guests can choose special meal bundles starting at just $5 more than the one-day admission price of $54.95 plus tax.

For Splash Country lifeguards, safety is always the top priority. The aquatic team has won many awards and much acclaim for its safety programs and aquatic training, including being honored with the Ellis and Associates’ Platinum International Safety Award for both the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In 2024, the water park received the prestigious Al Turner Memorial Commitment to Excellence Award from the World Waterpark Association.
As part of the park’s continued dedication to safety, Splash Country will host its 15th annual Water Safety Day on June 26. As part of the festivities, the park participates in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, a global event that raises awareness about the vital importance of teaching kids how to swim and the finer points of water safety.
Splash Country is now open, with daily operation beginning on May 17 and running through August 9. Then the park will shift to weekend operations through September 21, which is its final day of operation.
For more information about Dollywood’s Splash Country and details on packages and bundles for its 25th season, please visit www.dollywood.com or call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
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About Dollywood Parks & Resorts
A highly awarded and widely recognized leader in the amusement industry, Dollywood Parks & Resorts – which celebrates its 40th anniversary season in 2025 – consists of the 165-acre Dollywood theme park; the 35-acre Dollywood’s Splash Country; and two award-winning resort properties: Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort. As unique as its namesake and owner Dolly Parton, Dollywood is the 2010 Applause Award winner, the theme park industry’s highest accolade; winner of 64 Golden Ticket Awards; and recipient of 28 Brass Ring Awards for Live Entertainment. The park is located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park and earned the Golden Ticket Award for the Best Park in the world in 2023. In 2022 and 2024, Dollywood was named by Tripadvisor as the #1 theme park in the country based on actual guest reviews. It also has been recognized as a top U.S. theme park by USA Today on multiple occasions. Dollywood is open mid-March through early January and offers rides and attractions, shows and crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region. Dollywood’s Splash Country, recognized by the Travel Channel and Tripadvisor as one of the country’s most beautiful water parks, operates from mid-May to mid-September. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa as well as Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort provide guests with spectacular mountain views and family-friendly amenities next door to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country. For more information, visit Dollywood.com. Operating days and hours vary.
Photo Credits: The Dollywood Company
Manufacturer
Fluidra Acquires Datapool to Lead Digitalization and Efficiency in the Pool Sector
Fluidra, the global leader in pool and wellness equipment and connected solutions, has announced the acquisition of Datapool, the digital twin platform developed by Ecotropy. With this transaction, the company reinforces its strategic commitment to sustainability, operational efficiency and the digitalization of the sector.
The transaction represents the evolution of a collaboration that began in 2024, when Fluidra invested in Ecotropy through Fluidra Ventures, its Corporate Venture Capital fund focused on startups with the potential to transform the pool and wellness sector through technological innovation.
With this acquisition, Datapool becomes fully integrated into Fluidra’s digital ecosystem for commercial pools, consolidating its role as a key part of the company’s value proposition. The platform incorporates advanced analytics capabilities, IoT solutions and real-time data within an open and scalable architecture, in line with the company’s strategy to offer connected and sustainable solutions that maximize the efficiency of aquatic facilities and accelerate the transition towards smarter management models.
Datapool outfits aquatic facilities with digital twins, enabling pools to be managed using reliable, real-time data and replacing management models based on estimates or manual supervision.
In this way, the platform simulates the optimal operation of each facility and continuously compares it with variables such as energy consumption, occupancy, weather conditions and water quality, providing a comprehensive view that helps anticipate incidents, optimize resources and improve operational performance.
Thanks to this technology, operators can reduce operating costs by 10% to 25% by optimizing water and energy consumption without the need for construction works or invasive interventions; monitor and adjust key parameters such as temperature, water quality and occupancy in real time; automate management through predictive models that adapt climate control and operations to real demand; generate automatic reports with traceable data for audits, tenders or grant applications; and plan investments and improvements based on objective data.
“This acquisition marks a milestone in our digitalization strategy. Datapool allows us to accelerate the transition towards an intelligent pool management model, improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact and offering our customers data-driven tools to make better decisions,” said Thorsten Muck, Commercial Pool Director at Fluidra.
Press Releases
Pool Industry Accelerates Digital Transformation with POOLCORP and JobTread as Tech Stacks Become More Connected
Dallas, TX — The pool and outdoor living industry is accelerating its digital transformation as more builders adopt connected tech stacks to increase efficiency across every phase of a project. The newly launched JobTread and POOLCORP integration signals this shift toward smarter, fully integrated construction workflows.
JobTread, a construction management platform trusted by more than 10,000 companies, today announced its new integration with POOLCORP, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies and outdoor living products. This integration helps contractors connect estimating, purchasing, and project management in one streamlined workflow.
Launched in 2021, JobTread’s rapid growth reflects how quickly contractors are embracing project management software. In just a few years, the platform has seen a meteoric rise in adoption. That momentum signals a larger industry shift away from legacy solutions and toward integrated systems.
“Pool builders are becoming more strategic in how they use technology,” said Eric Fortenberry, Founder and CEO of JobTread. “They want systems that work together. Launching this new integration with POOLCORP helps contractors order materials quickly and seamlessly while delivering a better customer experience.”
The integration gives contractors direct access to POOLCORP’s full product catalog—including inventory, pricing, and ordering—while managing projects within JobTread. This includes access to National Pool Trends (NPT), POOLCORP’s leading building materials brand, trusted by builders and subcontractors for new pool construction and complete remodels. By connecting estimating directly to ordering across materials, finishes, and equipment, the integration helps streamline workflows, reduce errors, and accelerate project timelines.
For POOLCORP, the collaboration represents continued investment in digital innovation. As contractor expectations evolve, distributors and software providers are working more closely to support modern, connected workflows.
“Technology is reshaping how pool professionals operate,” said Todd Marshall, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of POOLCORP. “Partnering with platforms like JobTread is part of our broader commitment to building a more connected ecosystem for our customers. We will continue investing in integrations that help simplify workflows, accelerate project execution, and enable our customers to run their businesses faster and more efficiently.”
About JobTread
JobTread provides construction management software designed to help contractors streamline operations, improve financial visibility, and deliver exceptional project experiences. Launched in 2021 and trusted by more than 10,000 construction companies, JobTread combines estimating, scheduling, communication, job costing, and reporting in a single system, giving contractors real-time financial visibility across every project. Learn more at www.jobtread.com.
About POOLCORP
POOLCORP is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Serving thousands of professionals across the industry, POOLCORP supports contractors with a broad product offering, including National Pool Trends (NPT), and a growing focus on digital innovation and connected customer experiences.
JobTread Contact:
Taylor Crosby
Director of Marketing
[email protected]
POOLCORP Contact:
Kendall Large
Vice President of Marketing
[email protected]
News
SPS PoolCare Acquires Amenity Pool Services’ Operations in Six Sun Belt Markets
AUSTIN, Texas (May 21, 2026) — SPS PoolCare, the largest swimming pool services company in the United States, today announced it has acquired the majority of Amenity Pool Services’ pool service operations. The transaction, completed in two portions, spans Amenity’s commercial and residential operations in Phoenix, Tucson, and Jacksonville, Fla., as well as its residential operations in Orlando, Dallas, and Port Charlotte, Fla.
The Amenity transaction builds on SPS PoolCare’s January 2026 acquisition of Pool Troopers, which united the nation’s two largest pool service providers. Amenity Pool Services is ranked #3 on the 2025 PSN/Jandy Top 50 Service List, and together, these transactions reflect the company’s capacity to integrate large, complex operations while delivering the consistent, professional service experience that customers depend on every week.
“Amenity has outstanding team members, service standards, and customer relationships cultivated across key Sun Belt markets,” said Lance Martin, CEO of SPS PoolCare. “With this partnership, customers benefit from our expanded network of skilled technicians, advanced scheduling systems, and comprehensive service offerings that keep their pool in top condition year-round.”
SPS PoolCare, a portfolio company of Storr Group, has acquired more than 200 pool service companies since its inception in 2021. The company seeks to provide customers with continuity by preserving existing service schedules, technician relationships, and pricing structures during each transition onto ServiceTitan’s cloud-based platform. SPS PoolCare now serves more than 50,000 weekly recurring residential and commercial customers across 19 markets in five states.
“This transaction represents another significant step in executing the company’s long-term consolidation strategy and further strengthens the platform’s leadership position in the industry. We look forward to supporting the management team through the next phase of growth and integration,” added Fraser Ramseyer, founder of SPS PoolCare and founder and CEO of Storr Group.
Nation’s largest pool services company acquires operations in Phoenix, Tucson, Dallas, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fla.,and Port Charlotte, Fla.
- Acquisition brings new customers, skilled technicians, and expanded market presence
- SPS PoolCare has acquired over 200 pool service companies since its inception in 2021.
- SPS PoolCare now serves over 50,000 weekly recurring residential and commercial customers across 19 markets in five states.
About SPS PoolCare:
As the #1 swimming-pool service company in the United States, SPS PoolCare is on track to perform over 2,000,000 weekly recurring pool services in 2026 and employs more than 1,000 staff across five states. Backed by Storr Group, the company is focused on growing its family of brands across the Sun Belt, as it continues to make owning a pool a joy. The company is committed to creating a world-class service experience for its customers and to being the employer-of-choice for its team members. Read more at spspoolcare.com
About Storr Group:
Storr Group is an operationally focused lower-middle-market investment firm that backs, builds, and scales industry-leading platforms. With a rich background in business building, Storr combines world-class operators with strategic M&A, deep integration, and sophisticated technology to drive sustainable growth and long-term value. Storr Group has offices in West Palm Beach, New York City, and Austin. To partner today, visit storrgroup.com
For more information, contact:
Madeleine Budge
10 to 1 Public Relations
(480) 514 – 1070
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