Dolly Parton paved the way for generations of Appalachian performers, who looked to her as a source of inspiration.
In Nashville, a Dolly Parton communion service to honor her life
On Sunday, a historic church in East Nashville was decked in pink flowers, the altar draped in a quilt of many colors, to celebrate Dolly Parton’s life as an artist, philanthropist and Christian.
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy
Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027.
How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond
Tributes to Dolly Parton have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine.
Nashville to carry on Dolly Parton’s literary legacy with ‘Imagination Library Month’
Dolly Parton provided books for more than 300 million children. Now, Nashville leaders vow to carry on her legacy with ‘Imagination Library Month’ and initiatives to improve childhood literacy.
Nashville’s airport to become Dolly Parton International with Gov. Lee support
Gov. Bill Lee has taken up a growing push to rename the airport for the late singer. While the name change technically goes against airport policy, the Metro Nashville Airport Authority is pushing forward with the change anyway.
Dolly Parton’s death renews push to rename Nashville airport in her honor
Nashville’s airport could become Dolly Parton International under a growing push to rename BNA for the late singer. But an official change would be at least two years away.
Dolly devotees pay tribute at Dollywood in the wake of the country star’s death
Dollywood opened the park the day after Dolly Parton’s death to carry on the country music icon’s legacy and honor her spirit saying “the show must go on.”
In pictures: After Dolly’s passing, Nashville mourns its queen
Flowers, handwritten remembrances and other tributes have been piling up at de facto Dolly Parton memorial sites around the Nashville area. Nashville Public Radio’s news team has been out there hearing from grieving fans and gathering snapshots.
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