Dolly Parton Memorials: See Tributes at Dollywood and Sevierville, Tennessee

Dollywood Forever Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Fans gather and embrace outside Dolly Parton’s Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, theme park Dollywood. Of All Ages Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Fans young and old congregate in front of a statue of Parton on the Sevier County Courthouse lawn. Wildflowers Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Bouquets and balloons were ubiquitous in Sevierville, Tennessee. Godmother to All Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone The connection between Parton and the people who adored her was one more resembling family than artist and fan. Down From the Holler Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Following news of Parton’s death, fans — and even their pets — were drawn to commune at the statue of Dolly in Sevierville. Cards and Letters Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone At memorials around Tennessee, cards echoing Dolly’s famous message — “I will always love you” — were common. Hello, Dolly Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Fans sported various images of Dolly Parton, including this one of her 1978 Playboy magazine cover. Barefoot and Rocking Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Fans couldn’t help but show emotion outside of Dollywood and the Sevierville, Tennessee, Courthouse. A Family Thing Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Stacey Stiles and Brantley Hart share a moment of reflection near the Dolly Parton statue. Town Square Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone The crowd was strong in Sevierville, the hometown of Parton. Close Ties Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone An East Tenessee native said that almost everyone in Sevierville could somehow be traced back to the Partons. Flowers for Dolly Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Austin Whitt, who was visiting from out of town when he heard the news. Respect Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone A man removes his cap to pay respect to Dolly’s memory. A Moment in Sevierville Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Janiece Stevens and Dea Dolloff were visiting and felt compelled to gather with other Parton fans. Top Story Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone The media outside the Dolly Parton museum the morning after her death. Family Unity Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Liam Ott, Luke Ott, and Melissa Ott all showed up to pay their respects. “Queen Dolly” Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Cards inscribed to Dolly Parton. Tears for Aunt Dolly Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Dolly Parton’s death on Tuesday at 80 left fans in mourning. This Way… Image Credit: Celina Odeh for Rolling Stone Dreams come true on this path — the path to Dollywood.