Sevier County Plans Bell Tolling, Day of Mourning for Dolly Parton
Sevier County is planning a five-minute bell tolling at its historic courthouse at noon on Wednesday, August 26th, to honor the life of Dolly Parton. This event is part of a countywide Day of Mourning, with local schools and residents…
Nashville, TN, August 26, 2026 —
Sevier County has announced plans for a countywide Day of Mourning to honor the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th, will feature a five-minute bell tolling at the historic Sevier County Courthouse at noon.
In addition to the courthouse bell tolling, local schools and residents across the county are encouraged to observe a moment of silence. This collective observance aims to commemorate the significant contributions Parton has made to the region and to celebrate her life.
The specifics regarding the duration of the moment of silence for schools and residents were not detailed in the announcement, beyond the five-minute duration for the courthouse bells. Further details about any other planned observances are expected to be released by county officials.
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