Dolly Parton, the Queen of East Tennesssee, turns 77 today and there are several events to help you celebrate her special day.
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating with giveaways planned on its social media pages; it’s serving up Dolly birthday cupcakes for Opry House and Ryman Auditorium tour guests on her birthday. There will be a massive birthday card at the Ryman for fans to sign the 19th through the 21.
Dolly won’t be there, but a Dolly impersonator will be at the Ryman Plaza on January 21st.
For more information, go to the Grand Ole Opry’s Facebook page.
Cruze Farm, which makes ice cream with milk from their East Tennessee family farm, is celebrating Dolly’s special day with discounted ice cream.
Guests can get a kids sweet cream cup or cone for $1 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
You can go to Cruze Farm locations in Downtown Knoxville, East Knoxville and Sevierville to get your discounted sweet treat.
A historic building in Dolly Parton’s career is celebrating her 77th birthday with a new mural in her honor in downtown Sevierville.
Dolly’s history with The Pines dates back more than 60 years when she had her first paid performance in the building at the age of 10.
They are holding a Dolly birthday bash. It starts at six o’clock tonight.