Dolly Parton Pathway Marker

Dolly Parton is the most honored female country performer of all time and among the best-selling country artists of the post-World War II era. She is a distinguished singer, songwriter, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist. She wrote one of the top-selling songs of all time, "I Will Always Love You" and opened Dollywood, one of the most-visited attractions in the U.S.

Parton has nine Grammys which includes the Lifetime Achievement Award, 10 CMA Awards, 7 ACM Awards, and 3 AMA Awards. She's been nominated for two Emmys, one Tony Award and two Oscars. Her philanthropic initiative, Imagination Library, has given more than 100 million books to children around the world.

Once you've seen Parton's Tennessee Music Pathways marker, spend some time exploring Sevierville. Explore downtown, full of history, great restaurants and murals. Then, visit Forbidden Caverns. Zipline at Foxfire Mountain and cross America's Bridge to Prosperity. Explore the expansive Smoky Mountain Knife Works & National Knife Museum. Pick up the latest fashions at Tanger Outlet Center. Traveling with kids? You'll love your stay at Wilderness at the Smokies Hotel & Waterpark Resort, home to the Wild WaterDome - Tennessee's largest indoor waterpark. For a romantic stay, book a room at the Victorian-style Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn & Spa, located on 60 acres in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.