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Sep 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Dolly Parton’s niece honors “Aunt Granny” in Sevierville
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A week after Dolly Parton’s death, flowers, notes, and balloons continue to be left near her home at Dollywood in Sevierville and at other area locations. Parton’s niece, Heidi Parton, says Dolly was more than a global music icon—she was her aunt—and she is carrying on her legacy.
WHO: Heidi Parton; Dolly Parton
WHAT: Tributes continue to be left near Dolly Parton’s Dollywood-area home as her niece reflects on her legacy.
WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 6:58 PM ET
WHERE: Sevierville, Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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