09/10/2026
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TWO WEEKS WITHOUT DOLLY
It has been two weeks since East Tennessee—and the world—said goodbye to Dolly Parton.
Her absence is still difficult to comprehend, especially here in the Smokies, where reminders of her kindness, faith and extraordinary life seem to be everywhere.
This message on a local Chick-fil-A sign says what so many of us have been feeling:
“Even Heaven is a better place with Dolly in it.”
We miss you, Dolly. Your music may have made you famous, but it was your heart that made you unforgettable. 🦋