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Tennessee lawmakers plan to honor Dolly Parton during upcoming legislative session
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tori Gessner , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Further details about the planned tribute to Dolly Parton will likely be announced in the coming months, ahead of the legislative session next January. Plans are underway to honor Dolly Parton, the late country music superstar, during an upcoming legislative session.
Plans are underway to honor Dolly Parton, the late country music superstar, during an upcoming legislative session. Lawmakers from both parties are involved in the effort to recognize Parton, who was also a businesswoman and philanthropist. The tribute is scheduled to take place next January.
Details of the honor have not been fully disclosed, but it is known that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are supporting the effort. For more information, readers can consult the original source.
Further details about the planned tribute to Dolly Parton will likely be announced in the coming months, ahead of the legislative session next January.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
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