What to know

• Dolly Parton died in late August after a brief illness; her funeral will be a small private ceremony in Nashville per her wishes.
• Dollywood announced a multi-phase expansion including a waterfall memorial at the chapel, a new character called the Dream Maker, and enhanced exhibits, all developed in consultation with Parton before her death.
• The park will add visitor tribute kiosks, expanded video experiences with family contributions, and a new Children's Hospital partnership reflecting her legacy.
• Installations are underway in Pigeon Forge marking Parton's life story at historical sites meaningful to her.

“She's the reason why we do what we do every day, why most of us go out of our way to check on people and check on our elderly and every all that.”

Dollywood staff member (unnamed), Park employee · CBS News

Dolly Parton Singer, entertainer, philanthropistDollywood president Theme park executiveCarl Dean Dolly Parton's husband