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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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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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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
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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Cincinnati Enquirer
What was Dolly Parton known for? Here's a look at her achievements
The Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, has died at 80. Here's a look at her achievements, accolades, and philanthropy.
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Nashville Tennessean
'One of us.' Lawmakers' tributes to Dolly Parton
In 2021, lawmakers proposed placing a statue of Parton on State Capitol grounds, facing the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Parton graciously declined the honor.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton led with her heart, launched charity work in Sevier County
"I believe in family, I believe in love, and I believe that together we can change the world," Dolly Parton said. That mission of change began at home
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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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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
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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USA Today
Dolly Parton told me this was her dream. Now it's her legacy
Dolly Parton was known for her prolific songwriting and larger-than-life personality. But she's leaving behind another big legacy through Dollywood.
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