Nashville is capitalising on renewed interest in country music icon Dolly Parton with a growing collection of attractions, accommodation and experiences designed to inspire dedicated fan travel.
The destination’s Dolly-themed offerings have expanded following the opening of the new Songteller Hotel and the launch of a major exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, creating fresh opportunities for travel advisors packaging US holidays.
New attractions celebrate country music icon
The newly opened Songteller Hotel features a museum dedicated to Parton’s life and career, themed accommodation, live entertainment venues and dining experiences inspired by the singer.
Visitors can also explore the “Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker” exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, showcasing memorabilia, costumes, handwritten lyrics and personal artefacts spanning her six-decade career.
Beyond Nashville
Other Dolly-inspired experiences include rooftop dining at White Limozeen, the Dolly-themed venue at Nashville’s Graduate Hotel, and the orchestral production Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
For travellers extending their itinerary, nearby attractions include Dollywood in Pigeon Forge and Dolly’s Tennessee Travel Stop in Cornersville, while her new Broadway musical is set to open in New York later this year.
