Dolly Day
September 25 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Throughout the day, students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to wear pink, representing Parton’s signature style and joyful spirit. Photo opportunities, decorations and banners will be displayed throughout campus for students and campus community members to participate in the celebration. Activities will be held at the Student Life House (420 W. Madison St., Pulaski, Tenn.).
Dolly Day activities include:
- Second Street Coffee House pop-up tent
- 7:30–10 a.m., Student Life House
- Serving hot coffee, cold brews, matcha and Dolly-inspired beverages
- Imagination Library Donation Booth, in partnership with the Giles County Chamber of Commerce
- 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Student Life House
- Accepting cash, check, Venmo or PayPal donation
- The non-profit program was launched by Parton to inspire young children to read by providing free books each month to children from birth to age five.
- Chalk the Walk
- 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., W. Madison St.
- Community members will be provided with pink chalk and encouraged to draw butterflies, their favorite Parton quote or anything else to help honor her legacy
- Chick-fil-A pop-up tent
- 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or until sold out, Campus Green
- Selling chicken sandwiches, chips and more
- Presale purchases will be available, along with on-site purchases
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ encourages all campus and community members to gather and celebrate the lasting memory and legacy of Dolly Parton.