Ways to honor Dolly Parton across the Tennessee Valley and beyond – Local 3 News

Ways to honor Dolly Parton across the Tennessee Valley and beyond  Local 3 News

Across East Tennessee, fans are gathering to remember the singer, songwriter, and philanthropist who called the Smoky Mountains home. From memorial gatherings to musical tributes, here are some of the After the passing of country music legend and Tennessee icon Dolly Parton, fans across the region are finding ways to honor the woman who gave the world her “Coat of Many Colors.” Across East Tennessee, fans are gathering to remember the singer, songwriter, and philanthropist who called the Smoky Mountains home. From memorial gatherings to musical tributes, here are some of the ways you can honor Tennessee's favorite songbird. Dolly Parton (left) and Carl Thomas Dean in the mid '80s. Fans have been leaving flowers and tributes at the Dolly Parton mural in downtown Ringgold.

The city is significant in Dolly’s life because she married Carl Dean there in 1966. The Book & Barrel hosted the event in downtown Ringgold Saturday. https://www.local3news.com/local-news/ways-to-honor-dolly-parton-across-the-tennessee-valley-and-beyond/article_c4b42446-d01c-486b-9ddd-a3fe086c68d4.html The community will also host The Dolly Walk Saturday, August 29, at 10:00am. The walk will begin at Book & Barrel and celebrate Dolly’s legacy of kindness, literacy and giving back. Ringgold Nutrition is rolling out a Dolly-inspired menu, available now through Monday, August 31. The Scenic City is also remembering Dolly and the impact she had throughout the Tennessee Valley. TailGate Brewery is hosting a Dolly Parton