Sept. 25 marks theinaugural Dolly Day, a citywide celebration honoringDolly Partonthrough acts of kindness, community service and civic engagement across Nashville.
The date is a nod to the country music icon's 1980 hit song and film, "9 to 5."
Music City will be awash in pink, rhinestones and butterflies as businesses, attractions and institutions host special promotionsand eventsinspired by Parton's legacy. The celebration will conclude with a brief fireworks display downtown.
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The event comes one month after Parton died following a battle with anundisclosed form of cancer.
Parton's sister, Stella Parton, thanked those who have recognized her sister's "efforts and
genuine intentions."
"Her light will never go out because the seeds of goodness she planted in all our lives will keep growing!" Stella Parton wrote in a social media post Sept. 24. "It has been a comfort to experience such an outpouring of love on her behalf as we grieve her passing."
For those looking to celebrate Dolly Day by visiting places where Parton's legacy lives on, here's a look at some of the singer's most recognizable landmarks across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Dolly Parton landmarks across Nashville, Middle Tennessee
Museums and shopping
- SongTeller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum: 211 Commerce St.
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S.
- Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop: 3686 Pulaski Hwy, Cornersville
- Grand Ole Opry: 600 Opry Mills Dr.
Dolly Parton Murals
- 5 Spot mural: 1006 Forrest Ave.
- Hume-Fogg mural: 700 Broadway
- Velvet Taco mural: 301 Gallatin Ave.
- Acme Feed & Seed mural: 101 Broadway
- Legends Corner mural: 428 Broadway
- "I Will Always Love You, Nashville" mural: 1907 Broadway
- Electric Dolly mural: 2611 McGavock Pike
- Fences of Fame mural: East Iris Drive
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Dolly Day is here. Visit these Dolly Parton landmarks across Nashville
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