Tennessee Tornado, Steel roller coaster in Dollywood, Tennessee, US
The Tennessee Tornado features a 163-foot height with three inversions, reaching speeds of 63 mph along its 2,682-foot steel track through the park.
Arrow Dynamics constructed this steel roller coaster in Craftsman's Valley section of Dollywood, which opened to visitors on April 17, 1999.
The roller coaster design incorporates elements of Tennessee mining heritage within Dollywood, a park celebrating Appalachian traditions and mountain crafts.
Guests must measure at least 48 inches in height to ride, and the coaster utilizes over-the-shoulder restraints for passenger security during inversions.
Riders experience forces up to three times gravity while navigating through a vertical loop and multiple spiral turns amid the Smoky Mountains landscape.
Location: Tennessee
Official opening: April 17, 1999
GPS coordinates: 35.79298,-83.52791
Latest update: May 21, 2025 05:32
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