Hundreds of fans, travelers, community members, and road-trippers gathered in Cornersville, Tennessee as Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop officially opened its doors, marking the debut of a first-of-its-kind roadside destination inspired by Dolly Parton's lifelong connection to the open road.
The grand opening celebration featured a surprise appearance from Dolly herself as she officially welcomed guests into the new space and kicked off a week-long celebration filled with special events, entertainment, and giveaways.
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration returns with high-energy entertainment, family fun and a patriotic flair as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. From a dazzling drone and fireworks spectacular to mouthwatering culinary items and festive Americana-themed décor and merchandise, Dollywood once again becomes the ultimate summer destination.
Inspired by Dolly Parton’s beloved anthem "9 to 5", Dolly launches a new signature coffee brand, Cup of Ambition, in partnership with Community Coffee. Launching with Light, Medium, and Dark roasts, Dolly’s Cup of Ambition is now available at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, where guests can be among the first to enjoy the new blends at the coffee shop and throughout the stop. And that’s just the beginning—later this year, Cup of Ambition will be available nationwide in ground and K-Cup® offerings in partnership with Community Coffee.
Now underway through July 31 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony offers more than a concert experience, with tickets available now. Guests receive a commemorative swatch from the fabric of one of Dolly’s iconic dresses, can explore Dolly’s Hall of Fame Gallery featuring a selection of her gold and platinum album awards from the forthcoming Life of Many Colors Museum, shop exclusive merchandise, and enjoy premium themed experiences—including VIP packages, backstage tours, and celebration options for girls’ nights out, bachelorette parties, and families—available every Friday throughout the limited summer series.
If you’re looking for family-friendly entertainment that includes a great meal and plenty of awe-inspiring moments, look no further than Dolly’s Stampede Dolly Parton's Stampede. With breathtaking horse-riding stunts, a patriotic grand finale, and a delicious four-course feast, there's no better place to experience the joy and energy of being in the USA for its 250th anniversary of Independence.
As summer heats up, so do the shows at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, featuring a stunt spectacular awash with memorable moments, thrilling fun, and a tasty four-course feast. An adventurous crew of characters combines heroics and high-flying fun that will have guests cheering and experiencing thrills around every corner in an epic battle for lost treasure on land, on deck, and in the water of the show’s 15-foot-deep indoor lagoon.
The Imagination Library turns a new page this summer as the program marks new milestones in early childhood literacy, inspiring a love of reading in children all over the world. Dolly’s childhood literacy program now gifts over 3.5 MILLION books each month and, as of June 2026, the Imagination Library has gifted over 325 million books to children across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and the Republic of Ireland.
Inspired by Dolly Parton’s beloved anthem "9 to 5", the global superstar launches a new signature coffee brand, Cup of Ambition, in partnership with Community Coffee. Launching with Light, Medium, and Dark roasts, Dolly worked with the Saurage family – Community Coffee’s founding family now in its sixth generation – to curate an initial range of offerings.
"I've spent a lifetime workin’ 9 to 5, 5 to 9, and every hour in between! It takes a lot of energy to pursue your passion and navigate each day. That’s why I wanted to make a coffee that works just as hard. You know, I begin each morning with a head full of dreams, a notepad full of ideas, and a cup or two of coffee," says Dolly. "Whether you’re chasing dreams, tackling that to-do list, or just enjoying a quiet morning at home, I hope it brings a smile with every sip."
Created to capture the warmth, energy, and Southern hospitality Dolly is known for, Cup of Ambition brings Dolly’s signature personality and charm together with Community Coffee’s rich tradition of premium coffee craftsmanship. Built on Community Coffee’s more than century-long legacy of coffee expertise, the partnership with Dolly came together over a shared love of family, community, and authentic connection.
"Dolly embodies the same values Community Coffee was built on: hard work, warmth, and genuine connection. This partnership felt right from the very first conversation, and Cup of Ambition is something our family is truly proud and honored to put our name behind," says Donna Saurage, third generation owner of Community Coffee.
Dolly’s Cup of Ambition makes its public debut at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop - the first of many highly anticipated travel centers, opening June 24, 2026, off Exit 22 on I-65 south of Nashville. Guests can be among the first to taste the new blends at the coffee shop and throughout the stop. And that’s just the beginning: later this year, Cup of Ambition will be available nationwide in ground and K-Cup® offerings, in partnership with Community Coffee. Sign up here to be first in line when it launches.Â
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