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Tennessee leaders pledge to fund Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library using state money
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Chasity Maynard , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 1, 2026
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Key points Further information about the plans and the program's impact can be found through other sources. Funding plans have been announced for a program that distributes books to children.
Funding plans have been announced for a program that distributes books to children. This program aims to support literacy and encourage a love of reading. It has already provided a large number of books to children across the US.
Details about the funding are not fully available, but it is known that state money will be used. The program was founded by a well-known figure who recently passed away.
Further information about the plans and the program's impact can be found through other sources. The program's goals and the funding announcement have been made public, with more details expected to follow.
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Category: library Published: September 1, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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