Dolly Parton Left a Legacy of Love for Life, God, and Books

Parton left legacy of free books for children

Since Dolly Parton’s death on Aug. 25, local families and officials have been remembering her not just for her music, but for the free books her Imagination Library has mailed to thousands of area children for years.

Dolly Parton left a legacy of love for life, God, and books

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In a world full of takers, be a Dolly

Living in Nashville, with a daughter who is a music artist and a son-in-law in the music industry, there has been no shortage of conversation lately about Dolly Parton and the legacy she has built. Whether you love country music or not, it is hard not to admire what Dolly has done with her success. […]

Remembering Dolly Parton, her legacy built on dreams, music, generosity

Dolly Parton built a legacy that reached beyond music, turning her successes into a lasting commitment to children, families and her Tennessee community. Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80 after a...