BBC TravelSep 5, 2026'Everything about her was East Tennessee': The places that shaped Dolly PartonFrom her Appalachian childhood to Nashville and Dollywood, a journey through the Tennessee she loved – and transformed in return.10 things in this storyTennessean Travel StopSightCountry star's last public appearance before her deathElsewhereRyman AuditoriumTheatreNashville, United StatesWhere a 13-year-old Parton made her Grand Ole Opry debutCountry Music Hall of FameMuseumNashville, United StatesChronicles country music history through artifacts and exhibitsGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkPlaceGatlinburg, United States522,000-acre expanse with hiking trails and scenic overlooksDollywoodTheme parkPigeon Forge, United StatesTheme park journey through the singer's roots and memorabiliaThe PinesRestaurantSevierville, United StatesWhere Dolly Parton performed for the first time at 10RCA Studio BMuseumNashville, United StatesLegendary recording studio where Parton and Elvis recorded hitsWings of Wander muralMuseumSevierville, United StatesMural inspired by Dolly Parton's hit song Love Is Like a ButterflyRed's Cafe muralSightSevierville, United StatesDepicts Dolly Parton as a child getting a cheeseburgerMusic City Walk of FameSightNashville, United StatesFans left flowers on Dolly Parton's star after her passingRead the full piece at BBC Travel →
