08/25/2026
The world has lost Dolly Parton.
Our hearts go out to her family and friends, to our mutual friends and associates at Herschend Family Entertainment, and to the countless fans who found hope, comfort, laughter, and solace in her work.
Dolly had a remarkable gift for making people feel welcome. She celebrated people from all walks of life and carried a spirit of kindness and inclusion that reached far beyond music and entertainment. She understood that there was room at the table for everybody, and she spent a lifetime inviting people in.
Elemoose was and is especially proud to have played a small part in the Dolly Parton legacy through our work with Herschend on the Dollywood theme park. To have helped build some of the signs and environments that became part of a place created to bring families joy is something we will always treasure.
Dolly’s light was a big one. Her music, her generosity, her humor, and the happiness she gave to so many will continue to echo for generations.
Dolly Parton’s generosity lives on through the Dollywood Foundation and its many efforts to help children and families. It’s another wonderful part of her lasting legacy.
Rest well, Dolly. And thank you for leaving the world brighter than you found it.
-The Ghost of Elemoose