How Dolly Parton’s success impacted small businesses in Sevier County 

A sign outside of Lil’ Black Bear Cafe reads “Rest in Peace Dolly, we will always love you!” in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach.
By Lily Agee, MTSU Seigenthaler News Service  SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – In 1950, Sevier County, Tennessee, was best known for its proximity to the most visited…
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