East Tennessee & Appalachia Residents - Dolly Parton Personal Impact

Good morning! I’m working on a story about Dolly Parton's impact on Appalachia,, and I’m looking for people who have a personal connection to her work. I’d especially love to talk to people here in East Tennessee and across Appalachia who have been directly impacted by Dolly, Dollywood, the Imagination Library, disaster relief, education, healthcare, or any of the other ways she has poured back into this region. Maybe you received help after the wildfires. Maybe your kids grew up with Imagination Library books. Maybe you worked at Dollywood or with one of her organizations. Maybe you’ve seen firsthand what her work has done for your community. I’m really looking for personal stories and firsthand experiences. If that’s you, or you know someone I should talk to, please comment below or send me a message! I’d love to connect.