Sen. Jessie Seal announced Tennessee flags will be lowered to half-staff to honor country music icon Dolly Parton, an East Tennessee native, after her death. The announcement applies statewide and follows Seal’s call for public remembrance.
WHO:Sen. Jessie Seal
WHAT:Announced Tennessee flags will be lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 5:49 PM ET
WHERE:Tennessee
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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