Today is a day of mourning in Sevier County, Tennessee. The small mountain community where Dolly Parton was born and raised.
It is the same community where she built Dollywood, to give hope to her town and to bring people to the Smoky Mountains for generations to come.
Dolly’s niece, Heidi Parton spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about their memories together and her legacy.
WATCH: Rural America Mourns The Loss Of Dolly Parton
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American flags will be lowered across the country in honor of the country music legend.
For rural Americans, Dolly Parton leaves behind more than songs. She leaves a blueprint for honoring your roots—by keeping the people and places close to your heart wherever life takes you.
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