Thousands pay tribute to Dolly Parton at her Tennessee theme park
After Dolly Parton's death at 80, fans converged on her theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to mourn. One visitor, Becky Bullard, changed her travel plans and drove hours to pay tribute, dressing in sequins. The park, which Parton opened in 1986, draws millions of visitors annually.
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Dollywood, which opened in 1986 near Parton's childhood home in the Great Smoky Mountains, was conceived as a "mountain Disneyland" showcasing Appalachian heritage. The park features
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