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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Amid Nashville push, could Knoxville airport be renamed for Dolly Parton?
A popular push to rename Nashville’s airport to honor Dolly Parton is underway, but it may not get much traction with Knoxville's airport.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
These 10 Tennessee industries benefit most from Vols’ $1.15B impact | Exclusive
University of Tennessee athletics generated $1.15 billion in economic impact statewide in the 2025 fiscal year. These industries benefited the most.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
How University of Tennessee teaches about Dolly Parton's music, life
The classes, along with a documentary about her Imagination Library, immortalize the East Tennessean and her contributions to the world.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton urged Tennessee grads to 'dream more.' Hear her message
Look back at Dolly Parton's inspiring 2009 commencement speech for University of Tennessee graduates.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton was always 'proud to be a Smoky Mountain girl.' We loved her for it
East Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton dreamed big, gave generously and carried the Smoky Mountains in her heart wherever she went.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton was ‘The Book Lady,’ reaching millions with Imagination Library
In 1995, Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library to inspire children in her hometown in tribute to her father. Now it's an international program.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton remembered by sports world after country music legend dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton was beloved by Tennessee sports fans, and she was remembered by the sports world after the news of her death Aug. 25.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Tennessee shaped Dolly Parton’s music, from the Smoky Mountains to the Opry
Long before she became the Queen of Country Music, Dolly Parton centered her world around her "Tennessee Mountain Home."
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The Columbus Dispatch
Dolly Parton leaves mark on Ohio with Storybook Trails across state
Dolly Parton called Ohio her "second state" after Tennessee. And she left her mark on the Buckeye State with her Imagination Library program.
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Nashville Tennessean
Tourists, Nashvillians remember Dolly: 'You could feel her presence'
Throughout Nashville, tourists and locals shared the sadness at the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton.
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Westchester County Journal News
Why will flags be at half-staff in New York this week? Here's what to know
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags lowered for one week following the death of a country music icon.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
How Dollywood keeps Dolly Parton’s legacy alive, from butterflies to buses
Dolly Parton’s spirit is felt throughout every part of her popular theme park. Here are a few ways Dollywood preserves Parton’s legacy.
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