As our community continues to mourn the loss of Dolly Parton, we’re sharing some local ways you can remember and honor her over the coming days.

💗 Ways to honor Dolly

The Chattanooga Public Library Foundation is hosting a Dolly-inspired book "sale" Saturday, Aug. 29 at the downtown branch from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All books are free — just bring your own bag and fill it up.
Dress up in your favorite Dolly-inspired outfit and participate in The Dolly Walk in Ringgold on Saturday, Aug. 29. The walk begins at 10 a.m. in front of Book & Barrel, where fans can write words describing Dolly on hearts or butterflies to display at the bookstore.
Regal Hamilton Place will be showing screenings of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and "Steel Magnolias" on Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30. All ticket proceeds will go to the Imagination Library.
OddStory Brewing Co.: The Greenhouse is celebrating all things Dolly on Monday, Aug. 31, with Dolly-themed trivia, food, and drink specials. The brewery says 10% of all sales will be donated to Dolly’s Imagination Library.
Order a “9 to 5” (drip coffee) at Stone Cup Cafe anytime between now and the end of September, and all proceeds will go to the Imagination Library Foundation.

🦋 Stories from readers

We asked NOOGAtoday readers to share their memories of Dolly Parton, and here are some of their stories. Editor’s Note: Some responses have been edited for clarity and brevity.

“I’m a radio personality at US-101. Dolly gave me one of the best radio memories of my career.” — StyckMan
“In 1965, I was going to a beauty parlor for my weekly stint under the big, clunky hair dryer. My beautician said her husband was a bass guitarist who was playing and touring with Porter Wagoner. He had just been home and told her he had met the most amazing girl singer he’d ever heard. Guess who?” — Karen D.
“When Dolly and her husband, Carl, would get out in their RV, they would come through the area by the church in Ringgold and on Missionary Ridge where Carl lived as a child.” — Joseph W.
“I saw her at a parade in Sevierville. She was kind to everyone. My favorite song is ‘Coat of Many Colors.’ My mom did the same thing for me as a kid, and it holds deep meaning for me.” — Melissa
“I never met her, but I went to Dollywood several times over my life. It honestly feels like a part of America died [this week].” — Tim D.