08/25/2026
In Memory of a True Appalachian Legend 🕊️
Today, Appalachia lost one of its brightest lights.
The Hatfield & McCoy family joins our friends and neighbors across Tennessee, the Appalachian Mountains, and around the world in mourning the passing of Dolly Parton.
Dolly never forgot where she came from. She carried the stories, values, faith, humor, and spirit of the mountains with her everywhere she went and used her success to give back to generations of people, especially children.
For families like ours who work to preserve and share Appalachian history and heritage, Dolly showed the world something important: our mountain roots are something to be proud of.
Her music will live on. Her generosity will live on. And the incredible legacy she built here in East Tennessee will continue touching lives for generations.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Parton family, the Dollywood family, and everyone whose life was touched by this remarkable Appalachian woman.
Rest in peace, Dolly. Thank you for making the mountains proud. ❤️
— The Hatfield & McCoy Family