AN EVENING DEDICATED TO A LIFETIME OF GIVING

THE DOLLY EFFECT: HOW A LEGEND BUILDS HOPE

• The Imagination Library

What began in Sevier County as a small program to give free books to local children is now one of the largest literacy initiatives on the planet, distributing over 230 million books worldwide.

• The Dollywood Foundation

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Beyond the amusement park’s economic impact, the foundation funds scholarships, wildlife conservation, teacher support, and assistance programs for underserved families across Tennessee.

• Her Housing & Disaster-Relief Efforts

From rebuilding homes after the Gatlinburg wildfires to supporting flood victims and rural families struggling with homelessness, Dolly has contributed tens of millions of dollars to help Tennesseans find safety and stability.

• Healthcare & Education Support

Her donations to Vanderbilt University Medical Center — including her pivotal $1 million contribution to COVID-19 vaccine research — have had global reach, saving lives far beyond Tennessee’s borders.

• Quiet Personal Acts of Kindness

What truly sets Dolly apart is what the public doesn’t see — paying off medical bills for strangers, funding emergency surgeries, quietly supporting teachers, and offering a helping hand to families no one else knows are struggling.

“She’s the definition of compassionate leadership,” said State Representative Rosalind Carter. “Her legacy isn’t just musical — it’s humanitarian.”

STORIES THAT MOVED AN AUDIENCE TO TEARS

DOLLY’S HUMILITY: “I JUST TRY TO DO WHAT MAMA TAUGHT ME.”

A LEGACY THAT OUTSHINES STARDOM

A FUTURE BUILT ON KINDNESS