Dolly Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown
Summary
Dolly Parton loved the Great Smoky Mountains and helped turn her hometown in Tennessee into a popular tourist place. Her theme park, Dollywood, has brought many visitors and money to the area, changing the lives of people there.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton grew up in a small cabin with no electricity or running water in East Tennessee.
- She moved to Nashville after high school but kept a strong connection to the Smoky Mountains.
- Parton co-owns Dollywood, an amusement park in Pigeon Forge that opened in 1986.
- Dollywood is the most visited tourist spot in Tennessee and opens with Parton’s performances.
- The park brings in $1.8 billion yearly and is the biggest employer in Sevier County.
- After Parton’s death, many people in her hometown visited a statue and left flowers and tributes.
- Visitors come from far away, such as Seattle, to honor her and visit Dollywood.
- Parton’s work helped showcase the Smoky Mountains and boost tourism in the region.
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