Parade for Dolly Parton in Knoxville | Greenville News

Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 30, 2026 · 1m

Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the Queen herself—Dolly Parton—in a wild, free, New Orleans-style parade through downtown Knoxville next Friday, September 4th. Led by the legendary Cattywampus Puppet Council, this half-mile spectacle kicks off at 7 PM from the City County Building Lawn, winding through Main Street, Walnut, Cumberland, and ending at Market Square near the iconic Dolly mural. Expect bold colors, puppets (including the giant “Big Dolly”), live music from the Honkers, Bangers, and Shakers Marching Band, and a chance to leave flowers or art at the mural as tribute. It’s…