September 11, 2026
Dolly Tribute
Dollywood unveils new gateway to Dolly’s story
RUTLEDGE – At Dollywood, the butterfly has always meant a little more. It represented beauty, freedom, transformation and, perhaps most importantly, the courage to spread… Login to continue reading Login…
Dollywood expands online shopping with new ‘Shop at Home’ process
RUTLEDGE – Dollywood fans now have another way to bring a little piece of the Smoky Mountain theme park home. Dollywood has updated its online… Login to continue reading Login…
Pride of the Southland to honor Dolly Parton during Vols’ home opener
RUTLEDGE – The University of Tennessee’s Pride of the Southland Band will bring a touch of summer and a special tribute to Dolly Parton to… Login to continue reading Login…
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU: Remembering Dolly Parton, the Smoky Mountain dreamer whose music, heart and generosity changed the world
Austin Dalton and Amy Stauffer, Grainger County Journal Heartstrings and Humble Beginnings The Girl Who Listened Before the rhinestones, before Nashville knew her name, before… Login to continue reading Login…
In Dolly’s Footsteps: New Sevierville walking tour invites fans to walk where Dolly walked
RUTLEDGE – Before the rhinestones, hit records, Dollywood and worldwide fame, Dolly Parton was a little girl from the Smoky Mountains with big dreams. This… Login to continue reading Login…
Vols to honor Dolly Parton with helmet tribute throughout season
RUTLEDGE – The Tennessee Volunteers will carry the legacy of Dolly Parton onto the field throughout the 2026 football season. The University of Tennessee announced… Login to continue reading Login…
Gov. Bill Lee, BNA propose naming Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton
RUTLEDGE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced Friday a partnership aimed at naming the airport in honor of Dolly Parton, creating… Login to continue reading Login…
Dollywood to announce plans honoring Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy
RUTLEDGE – Dollywood Parks & Resorts will soon share plans for how the place built from Dolly Parton’s dreams will carry her remarkable legacy into… Login to continue reading Login…
Grainger Grizzlies Youth Football and Cheer to honor Dolly Parton with ‘Pink for Dolly’ at Saturday home game
RUTLEDGE – The Grainger Grizzlies Youth Football and Cheer program will add a special touch of pink to Saturday’s home game as the organization honors… Login to continue reading Login…
Senator Seal proposes ‘9 to 5 Day’ to honor Dolly Parton
RUTLEDGE – Tennessee State Senator Jessie Seal is proposing legislation that would designate September 25 as “9 to 5 Day” in honor of the life… Login to continue reading Login…