Fans continue to gather at a statue of Dolly Parton in her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, to pay tribute to the life, legacy, and memory of the country music icon. NEWSMAX Correspondent Adam Llorens has more on “National Report.”
Residents of Dolly Parton's hometown remember the country music star for her local impact, which spans both tourism, with Dollywood, as well as philanthropy efforts. Parton helped East Tennessee over the years by starting a program that reduced school dropout rates and by donating millions in disaster relief during wildfires and Hurricane Helene. NewsNation's Alex Caprariello reports from Sevierville, Tennessee. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.