08/25/2026
Today, Tennessee & the entire world lost someone truly special💔
Dolly Parton was so much more than a country music legend. She was the heart of the Smoky Mountains, a proud Tennessee woman, a storyteller, a businesswoman, a philanthropist & a reminder that no matter where you come from, you can dream big & still remember where you came from💜
From the mountains of East Tennessee to stages all around the world, Dolly never forgot her roots. She brought millions of people to Tennessee, created opportunities for so many, helped families in times of need & gave children the gift of reading through her Imagination Library. Her music crossed generations, countries & cultures, but her heart always seemed to belong right here in Tennessee🧡
Dolly showed the world that you could be successful, glamorous, funny, talented & still be kind. She made people laugh, cry, sing, & believe in themselves✨
Today, the lights may feel a little dimmer in Tennessee, but her legacy will shine forever ✨🩷💜
Thank you, Dolly✨for the music, the laughter, the generosity & the love you gave to this state & to the world
You may be gone, but you will never, ever be forgotten🩷
Rest in peace to a true Tennessee treasure & a worldwide icon Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean 🕊️🎶💜
