In an exclusive Tennessean conversation, 79-year-old pop cultural icon Dolly Parton discusses "bringing Dollywood to Nashville" in her latest era.

Dollywood has shut down its thrilling roller coaster rides, emptied its theaters and locked its gates after Jan. 5, the last day of the past season. But that doesn’t mean the fun has to end.

Parton’s mission when opening Dollywood back in 1986 was to create a place to bring families together. That mission has remained the same for nearly 40 years, accomplished through rides, shows, food ...

Parton’s mission when opening Dollywood back in 1986 was to create a place to bring families together. That mission has remained the same for nearly 40 years, accomplished through rides ...