Dolly Parton’s multifaceted legacy showcased at Nashville museum and hotel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A new museum and hotel in Nashville dedicated to the life and legacy of the late country icon Dolly Parton opened to a crowd of fans. Steve Summers, Parton's longtime creative director, designed hundreds of outfits for her throughout her career, providing a glimpse into her many different personas. The 20,000-square-foot museum, housed inside a themed hotel called Dolly Parton’s SongTeller, features exhibits on her Smoky Mountain roots, Dollywood, movies, fashion, faith, family, and the Imagination Library.
Parton's original wedding dress, thought to be lost, was recently found by her niece and is now displayed at the museum. For many who knew Parton, the museum's opening is both a celebration of her life and a poignant reminder of her absence.
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