Clingman's Dome, Gatlinburg

National GeographicApr 6, 2022

What Dolly Parton wants us to know about the Smoky Mountains

From her Tennessee mountain home, the nature-loving singer says mistreating Earth is like ‘being ugly to your mama.’ Dolly Parton’s music is inspired by the easygoing charm of the Smokies and her ...

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Great Smoky Mountains National ParkPlacemost biodiverse park in the U.S. national park system
Clingman's DomeSighthighest point in the park
Elsewhere
DollywoodTheme parkPigeon Forge, United Statesamusement park celebrating Smokies landscape and culture
My Tennessee Mountain HomePlaceSevierville, United StatesDolly Parton's 1972 homage, now an official state song
HeartSong LodgeHotelPigeon Forge, United Statesnew hospitality offering in Pigeon Forge
Dollywood FoundationPlacePigeon Forge, United Statesawards college scholarships and supports book gifting
Imagination LibraryPlacePigeon Forge, United Statesbook gifting program for children, now international
Pink Adventure ToursPlacePigeon Forge, United Statesoffers guided tours in a pink jeep
American Eagle FoundationPlacePigeon Forge, United Statesrescues and rehabilitates birds of prey at Dollywood

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What Dolly Parton wants us to know about the Smoky Mountains