Knoxville, TN, November 12, 2026 — A proposal has been put forward by a Tennessee lawmaker to commemorate the iconic singer and businesswoman Dolly Parton with a statue. The proposed location for the statue is outside the state capitol building in Nashville.

The initiative aims to honor Parton’s significant cultural impact and contributions. Details regarding the specific lawmaker who introduced the proposal, the legislative body involved, or the timeline for consideration were not immediately available. The state capitol building in Nashville serves as the seat of Tennessee’s government, and public art installations on its grounds are typically subject to legislative approval and public review processes.

Dolly Parton, a native of Sevier County, Tennessee, is renowned for her extensive career in country music, acting, and business ventures. She is also widely recognized for her philanthropic work, notably her Imagination Library program, which promotes childhood literacy by providing books to children from birth to age five. The proposal to erect a statue in her honor reflects a desire to recognize her enduring legacy and her status as a beloved cultural figure associated with the state.

Further information on the legislative process, including committee assignments or public hearings related to this proposal, has not yet been released. The statue would join other public art and monuments located throughout the state capitol grounds, which often serve to commemorate historical figures and significant events relevant to Tennessee.


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