08/25/2026
This is just devastating for all of us from East Tennessee who have been so deeply impacted by the greatness we know as the one and only Dolly Parton.
She was there whether you were a kid running around Dollywood, hearing her songs on the radio, or simply growing up surrounded by the spirit of what she represents. Dolly has always been woven into the fabric of East Tennessee life.
For so many of us, she wasn’t just a celebrity. She was a part of our childhood, our memories, our culture, and our home.
This is a true loss for East Tennessee and for all of us who have been touched by her incredible life and legacy.