August 28, 2026
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Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee’s governor
A push by fans to rename Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon’s death.Tennessee Gov.… Login to continue reading Login…
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic and could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday in the Atlantic Ocean far from land, and forecasters said it could bring heavy rain to portions… Login to continue reading Login…
Dolly Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton didn’t just sing lovingly about her Tennessee mountain home. She spent her life elevating an often-overlooked region to showcase… Login to continue reading Login…
Knoxville Police officer charged with abuse of a corpse
From Staff Reports A Knoxville police officer has been charged with one count of Abuse of a Corpse after a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton didn’t think her philanthropy made her special. She thought it was just part of being human.“I think it’s important… Login to continue reading Login…
Friendly Farm Announces Labor Day Sneak Peek Ahead of Sunflower Festival
From Contributed Reports SNEEDVILLE — Friendly Farm is giving visitors an early look at its sunflower field with a special Sunflower Festival Sneak Peek on… Login to continue reading Login…
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Nominated for 10Best Award
From Contributed Reports PIGEON FORGE — Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana has once again been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Award for Best… Login to continue reading Login…
Dolly Parton tributes include Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, Jane Fonda and Vince Gill
Many singers and entertainers are paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at 80.Parton was among the most beloved personalities in… Login to continue reading Login…
Newport Awarded $3.5 Million for Woodland, White Oak Park projects
From Contributed Reports NEWPORT — The City of Newport has been awarded $3.5 million through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Outdoor… Login to continue reading Login…
Alex Hall Road Crash Injures 2
From Staff Reports Two people were injured in a two-vehicle side-impact, or T-bone, collision Monday afternoon on Davy Crockett Parkway, aka U.S. 25E, and Alex… Login to continue reading Login…