Tennessee Orders Flags at Half-Mast to Honor Dolly Parton
Flags are to be flown at half-mast across Tennessee for a week to honor the passing of Dolly Parton at age 80. Former President Donald Trump announced the flag order on Truth Social, praising Parton as a legendary country singer.…
Nashville, TN, August 25, 2026 —
Flags across the state of Tennessee will be flown at half-mast for one week to honor the passing of country music icon Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
The directive for the state flags was announced by former President Donald Trump via the social media platform Truth Social. Trump memorialized Parton as a “legendary country singer.”
Condolences and tributes have been shared by a range of state officials. Senator Marsha Blackburn and representatives from the Tennessee Democratic Party have both publicly acknowledged Parton’s death and lauded her substantial contributions. These contributions spanned the realms of music, philanthropy, and her broader impact on the state of Tennessee.
Dolly Parton’s influence was noted to extend to diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals. She was recognized for her advocacy for respect and acceptance within these groups.
Story summarized from the original created by Marianna Bacallao on wpln.org, see more information here.
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