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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton's biggest fans? Possibly Knox News journalists who covered her
Several generations of Knoxville News Sentinel reporters and photographers covered Dolly Parton, and they all had fond memories of interviewing her.
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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
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 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 keepsake edition from Knox News honors her remarkable life
We honored Dolly Parton in the best way we know how, with a special edition highlighting her career through stories and photos from our deep archives.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton will be buried alongside her husband, Carl Dean
The country star was open about her struggle with health complications in recent months, though she kept her cancer diagnosis quiet.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Lily Tomlin, Reba McEntire lead tributes after Dolly Parton's death
Just minutes after Dolly Parton's family shared the news of her death on an Instagram video. Celebrities close to the Queen of Country Music began expressing their love for her.
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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton never had children. She said it gave her the freedom to thrive
Country music legend Dolly Parton never had children of her own. Here's why she said being child-free helped her career, philanthropy and lasting legacy.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Google honors Dolly Parton with butterfly tribute. Here's how to see it
Google has added a butterfly-themed tribute for Dolly Parton following the singer's death. Here's how to see the hidden feature and why butterflies are tied to her legacy.
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AP News
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Tennessee may designate Sept. 25 as '9 to 5 Day' to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly launched her big screen stardom with the iconic "9 to 5," a film and song that would become synonymous with the queen herself.
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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton's death follows months of health concerns. What to know
Dolly Parton has died at 80. Here's a look at the health issues she discussed in the months before her death.
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