Knox County residents have donated more than $150,000 to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library since her death, following a request from her family to honor her by supporting the literacy program. The program, founded in Sevier County 31 years ago, mails enrolled children a free, age-appropriate book each month from birth through age five.
WHO:
Knox County residents and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
WHAT:
Donations from Knox County residents to the Imagination Library have topped $150,000 since Parton’s death.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 30, 2026 at 6:54 AM ET
WHERE:
Knox County, Tennessee
WHY:
Parton’s family asked fans to support the literacy program in her memory.
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