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Dolly Parton’s Hidden Legacy | Dayton News
Dolly Parton wasn’t just a music legend—she was a hometown titan who transformed Sevier County into a thriving tourism hub and built a legacy of giving that touched millions. From launching the Imagination Library, which sent 332 million books to kids worldwide, to creating Dollywood—the state’s top attraction that’s fueled 23,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in annual revenue—her impact is undeniable. She slashed school dropouts with her Buddy Program, rallied millions for disaster relief, and donated heavily to pediatric research, even inspiring a children’s hospital named in her honor. Her…
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