Category: Nashville (Tenn)

How Do You Open a Dolly Parton Hotel Without Dolly Parton?

The New York Times – Travel:
The country music star’s last hospitality project is opening in Nashville, dedicated to her career as a songwriter. Will Dolly being there in spirit be enough?
Dolly Parton’s Estate in Turmoil After Extortion Accusations

The New York Times – Music:
Ms. Parton’s manager requested a restraining order against her nephew and former security provider, accusing him of threats and intimidation.
Nashville Says Yes to Renaming Airport for Dolly Parton

The New York Times – Travel:
A board voted unanimously to honor the country star, philanthropist and Tennessee native. If the effort clears all hurdles, fliers will be “departin’ from Parton.”
Dolly Parton’s Marriage to Carl Dean Was Fueled by Distance and Difference

The New York Times – Music:
Dolly Parton met Carl Dean outside a Nashville laundromat in 1964. For decades, she was as protective of her marriage as he was fiercely private.
Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar

The New York Times – Business:
The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.
Dolly Parton’s Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us’

The New York Times – Music:
The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said.
Dolly Parton’s Bedazzled, Bewigged, and Bodacious Style

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations.
TikTok Is Laying Off 250 Employees in Its Nashville Office

The New York Times – Business:
The office was home to members of the app’s content moderation team.
Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

The New York Times – Business:
The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Anything for the Shot: A Music Video in the Nashville Snow
Dolly Parton Addresses Health Fears After Sister’s Plea for Prayers

In a video post on social media, the country music superstar, who is 79, played down the recent health challenges that prompted her to delay her Las Vegas residency.
Carrie Underwood’s Lyrical Blitz of the N.F.L.

To customize the musical opener for week after week of “Sunday Night Football,” Underwood rattles through dozens of versions in a marathon recording session.