By Adam Tamburin ,
4 hours ago
Fans everywhere are coming together Friday to celebrate Dolly Parton, with Nashville, her home base during decades of superstardom, leading the way.
Why it matters: While court disputes over Parton's estate are prickling up, the cornerstones of her legacy — music, generosity and joy — are unshakable.
Those tenets will be on full display in Nashville and around the world throughout the new "Dolly Day" holiday. The big picture: Grief is giving way to something much more Parton-approved: expanded literacy programs and an international day of giving.
The celebration falling on 9/25 also honors Parton's love of wordplay, paying homage to one of several signature songs: "9 to 5." Zoom in: The massive effort to cement Dolly's legacy includes more than 145 special events, parties and fundraisers in Nashville, with more coming by the minute .
Coffee shops and bars are launching special Dolly-themed menu items, many of them featuring her signature shades of pink. More than 30 local music venues will host performances of "9 to 5" at 5pm. A downtown fireworks show at 9:25pm will cap the celebration. Follow the money: The list of businesses contributing to Parton'...