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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dollywood sets new plans in motion to forever honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is ever-present in Dollywood and Sevierville, and new features will shine a light on her legacy, including a walking tour and stream.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Remember Dolly Parton with a trip to her new, signature travel stop
The flagship location for Dolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop is over 3.5 hours from Knoxville. But that trek could get much shorter – eventually.
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USA Today
Dolly Parton's niece on why singer kept cancer battle private
Dolly Parton's niece Jada Star explains why the icon kept her cancer battle private from fans.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton lives on in readers' favorite memories of her | Letters
In the aftermath of Dolly Parton's death, readers shared their own memories of her, whether from televised appearances or in-person meetings
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Rolling Stone
Women Spend Our Lives Being Looked At. Dolly Parton Refocused the Gaze
Whenever her hyper-feminine appearance drew criticism, Dolly just went bigger
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Rolling Stone
I’m the Daughter of Immigrants. I See Dolly Parton in the Women Who Raised Me
The parallels between Dolly's experiences in Nashville and those who arrive in America from afar are unmistakable
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Tennessee football to honor Dolly Parton with helmet sticker
Tennessee football will wear a helmet sticker to honor the late Dolly Parton in the 2026 season, coach Josh Heupel announced.
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Rolling Stone
Dolly Parton, Who Hated Flying, Is Getting an Airport Named After Her. She’d Have Liked the Joke
Parton toured the globe but never owned a private jet, preferring the comforts of her tour bus
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Rolling Stone
A Music Festival Celebrating Dolly Parton Is Heading to Nashville and London
Dollyfest: The Celebration of a Lifetime was originally slated to occur on Parton's 80th birthday this January and feature a performance from the Queen of Country herself
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Dolly Parton's "Love Is Like a Butterfly" Marked Her Solo Success and Theme for Her TV Show
Dolly Parton's "Love Is Like a Butterfly" Marked Her Solo Success and Theme for Her TV Show
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AP News
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival 'Dollyfest' to celebrate her legacy
Dolly Parton is not done yet
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USA Today
'Dolly’s legacy lives on' as butterfly appears during Dolly Parton tribute
As Mae Estes performed during the Grand Ole Opry’s tribute to Dolly Parton, a butterfly, a symbol of the country icon, fluttered around the stage.
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