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Communities honor Dolly Parton with dedicated day, literacy donations

Sept. 25 becomes annual Dolly Parton Day across U.S. cities, with focus on her Imagination Library book program.

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What to know

  • September 25 becomes an official annual Dolly Parton Day across U.S. cities, chosen as a reference to her song "9 to 5."
  • Cities from Nashville to San Francisco are organizing celebrations including parades, karaoke events, and pink-themed tributes honoring the country singer who died last month.
  • The Imagination Library, Parton's signature literacy program that distributes over a million books monthly to children globally, is the focus of charitable giving on the day.
  • Tennessee officials are pursuing a renaming of Nashville's airport in Parton's honor, cementing her legacy in the city where she lived since age 18.

Dolly PartonDolly Parton Country singer, philanthropist (deceased)Freddie O'ConnellFreddie O'Connell Nashville MayorJeff Conyers President of The Dollywood FoundationImagination Library Literacy program founded by Parton

Communities honor Dolly Parton with dedicated day, literacy donations
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    Nashville and other cities plan airport renaming and special observances

    Tennessee state and local officials are in the process of renaming Nashville's airport after Parton. Southwest Airlines announced karaoke celebrations for travelers and employees, while various cities organize parades, public events, and tattoo artist offerings of Dolly-inspired designs.

    “Dolly Parton's impact on Nashville will be felt for generations, through the music she has given us, the people she has helped and the example she continues to set.”
    — Freddie O'Connell, Nashville Mayor · source
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      “The Imagination Library is encouraging the public to give directly to their local Imagination Library Partner on Dolly Parton Day, or help establish a new program in their community” 📚

      tusk81.bsky.socialBluesky1d ago309▲view on Bluesky ↗
  2. background

    Companies pledge donations through 'Give Like Dolly Day' to Imagination Library — The Imagination Library, Parton's signature literacy program that sends over a million books monthly to children in five countries, encourages public donations to local partner programs on Dolly Parton Day and help establishing new programs in communities.

  3. background

    First Dolly Parton Day observed across U.S. communities — Sept. 25, chosen as a reference to her hit song "9 to 5," becomes an inaugural day honoring Parton with state and local proclamations from California to New York City. Nashville plans pink lights, posters, and giveaways; New Orleans organizes a Krewe of Dolly parade; San Francisco hosts a public celebration.

  4. background

    Dolly Parton dies at age 80 — The country singer passed away from cancer last month, leaving behind a legacy as a singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur.