AMC Theatres will be honoringthe Queen of Country Musicthis week.
The movie theater chain is paying tribute to Dolly Parton, whodied Aug. 25 after a battle with an undisclosed form of cancer, with special screenings of two fan-favorite films, "Steel Magnolias" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."
According to a social media post from AMC, the movies will be shown at discounted prices.
Parton starred as beauty salon owner Truvy Jones in the 1989 comedy-drama "Steel Magnolias," which follows a close-knit group of Southern women navigating life's joys and tragedies. She also appeared opposite Burt Reynolds in the 1982 musical comedy "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," playing brothel owner Mona Stangley in an adaptation of the hit Broadway
musical.
The screenings will run from Aug. 28 through Sept. 9 at select AMC locations nationwide, including theaters in Tennessee. Here's what else to know.
Where to watch AMC's Dolly Parton movie screenings in Tennessee
"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and "Steel Magnolias" will be screened at AMC Thoroughbred 20, located at 633 Frazier Drive in Franklin, and AMC Classic Murfreesboro 16, located at 2626 Cason Square Blvd. in Murfreesboro.
For a complete list of showtimes and locations, visit amctheatres.com.
Where to watch Dolly Parton's most popular movies
Can't make it to the movie theater? Here's a look at where to stream some of Parton's most popular films:
- "9 to 5": Philo, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
- "Steel Magnolias": Apple TV
- "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas": Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV
- "Rhinestone": Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV
- "Joyful Noise": Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV
What was Dolly Parton's cause of death?
In a statement to The Tennessean, Parton's representatives said the singer died "after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer." The statement goes on to say that Parton died surrounded by loved ones at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville.
She had been hospitalized there since Aug. 21
Parton had faced a series of health concerns in recent months, which prevented her from attending an announcement about Dollywood's newest ride in 2025 and later led to the delay of her planned Las Vegas residency until 2026, the Knoxville News Sentinel reported.
Parton was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Carl Thomas Dean; her mother, Avie Lee Caroline Owens; and her father, Robert Lee Parton Sr.
Contributing: Peter Burditt
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com.
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