Dolly Parton ensured that her memory would live on through a number of endeavors during her lifetime, and one of them was her beloved Dollywood.
That’s why the theme park confirmed that it would remain open following her death at the age of 80 on Tuesday (Aug. 25), announcing in a statement on its website that carrying on with operations is exactly what the legendary singer-songwriter had wanted. “With heavy hearts, the Dollywood family mourns the passing of our beloved Dreamer-in-Chief, Dolly Parton,” the message began. “Everyone at Dollywood shares the sorrow of countless people around the world touched by…
