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Fans Gather at Dolly Parton Statue in Sevierville, TN, in Remembrance
Mourners left flowers, candles and balloons as residents recalled her philanthropy and hometown ties, saying she helped families after the 2016 fires.
- On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, fans gathered at the Dolly Parton Statue in front of the Sevierville Courthouse in Tennessee following the announcement of singer Dolly Parton's death at age 80.
- Sevierville resident Rebecca Winters described Parton as a "wonderful human being" who "always gave," noting the singer left an indelible mark on the community through her extensive philanthropy.
- Mourners honored her legacy with personal offerings, including an Asheville resident who placed a copy of "Lily's Cat Mask" from the Imagination Library beneath a mural painted by artist Gus Cutty.
- Visitors in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge left flowers and butterfly-themed items, with some singing "I Will Always Love You" at the statue to honor the Tennessee icon.
- Parton's relationship with her hometown began early; she performed at age 10 at the Pines Theatre in downtown Sevierville, establishing a lifelong connection to the community that gathered to honor her.
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