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Dolly Parton to Launch Travel Stop in Tennessee by 2026

11/22/2025

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Dolly Launches Travel Stop

Dolly Parton (79) will partner with Tennessean Travel Stop to open Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, by summer 2026.
The project aims to welcome travelers with modern amenities and curated dining, reflecting Parton’s years on the road.
The flagship will model future expansions across the Southeast.
Parton has missed recent events due to health challenges, including her induction into the IAAPA Hall of Fame, but she is recovering.

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Dolly Addresses Health

Dolly Parton, 79, addressed her health issues after missing the IAAPA Hall of Fame and the Academy Governors Awards, saying doctors advised against travel due to a kidney stone infection.
She reassured fans that she is not dying and will keep working.
She remains optimistic about projects, including a residency at Caesar’s Palace in September.
She expressed gratitude for honors and said she hopes to help others through her work.

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Dolly Launches Travel Stop

Dolly Parton (79) will partner with Tennessean Travel Stop to open Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, by summer 2026.
The project aims to welcome travelers with modern amenities and curated dining, reflecting Parton’s years on the road.
The flagship will model future expansions across the Southeast.
Parton has missed recent events due to health challenges, including her induction into the IAAPA Hall of Fame, but she is recovering.

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