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Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel Opens in Nashville September 29

8/29/2026

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Summary

Dolly Opens Hotel

Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel opens in Nashville with 245 rooms, rates from $386, on September 29.
The hotel’s third-floor Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum opens the same day.
“Dolly: A True Original Musical” begins Broadway previews Dec. 7, opening Jan. 19, 2027.
Parton’s unreleased song “My Place in History” stays sealed at Dollywood until Jan. 19, 2046.

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Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
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History

Historical Context

After the Herschend family bought Goldrush Junction in 1976 and renamed it Silver Dollar City Tennessee, they partnered with local star Dolly Parton in 1986, rebranding the park as Dollywood. The venture spurred regional tourism, prompting later expansions such as the 2001 Splash Country water park and a 10-year resort plan announced in 2024. Parton’s brand now includes hotels and a resort.

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Dolly Opens Hotel

Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel opens in Nashville with 245 rooms, rates from $386, on September 29.
The hotel’s third-floor Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum opens the same day.
“Dolly: A True Original Musical” begins Broadway previews Dec. 7, opening Jan. 19, 2027.
Parton’s unreleased song “My Place in History” stays sealed at Dollywood until Jan. 19, 2046.

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