East Tennessee restaurants and bars are raising a glass to Dolly Parton, creating special drinks, menu items and tributes to honor the beloved music icon after her death.
Parton, who died Aug. 25 at age 80, left every room brighter than she found it. Now, spots around town are honoring the "Queen of Country Music" the best way they know how: with a little sparkle.
If you'd like to celebrate Parton's life, these businesses in and around Knoxville can help.
We're updating this story as we learn about additional specials. Please send an email to joanna.hayes@knoxnews.com with suggestions for consideration.
Bernadette's Crystal Gardens | 32 Market Square, Knoxville
The regularly scheduled Silent Disco at Bernadette's Crystal Gardens will be Dolly-themed Aug. 26, and anyone looking to dance to her catalog of
hits may also enjoy a unique photo opportunity on the first floor. Just inside the front door, glowing wings (technically fairy, but we'll call them butterfly) offer a fun place to pose for a photo.
Info: scruffycity.com/bernadettes-crystal-gardens | @bernadettescrystalgardens | 865-524-2224
Chez Guevara | 8025 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
Mexican restaurant Chez Guevara, located in the same parking lot as Trader Joe's, is honoring Dolly with Tennessee Tornado Tacos (fried chicken gravy, fried flour tort, cheesy potatoes and rice).
Info: @chez.guevara.knoxville | 865-690-5250
Cruze Farm | 1642 Parkway, Sevierville (and other locations)
All employees of Cruze Farm in Sevierville will wear red lipstick Aug. 26 "as a representation of Dolly's hospitality." Additionally, co-owner Colleen Cruze Bhatti told Knox News, proceeds from rainbow sprinkles at each Cruze Farm location Aug. 26-30 will go to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Info: cruzefarm.com | @cruzefarm_sevierville | 865-333-1265 | Morristown (143 E. Main St.); Knoxville (445 S. Gay St. and 2721 Asbury Road); Sevierville (1642 Parkway)
Orange Hat Brewing Co. | 10246 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville
Orange Hat Brewing Co. is offering a free drink to every customer who donates $15 or more to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Customers just need to show a confirmation of their donation to bar staff.
"Dolly spent her life giving back, and we’d like to help keep that goodness going in her memory," the brewery posted to Instagram on Aug. 25.
Info: orangehatbrewing.com | @orangehatbrewingco | 865-240-3884
Knox News reporter Joanna Hayes covers restaurants and retail for the business growth and development team. Email: joanna.hayes@knoxnews.com; Instagram: @knoxeat65. Sign up for Joanna's Eat65 email newsletter to get the latest drink and dining news, as well as restaurant recommendations, at knoxnews.com/newsletters.
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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Raise a glass to Dolly with these Knoxville restaurant and bar specials
