Dolly Parton announces new Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee

Описание: On Feb. 26, 2026 Dolly Parton announced a new partnership with East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville to rename the nonprofit pediatric health care system serving the East Tennessee region in her honor.

The hospital is now known as Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital.

“When the idea first came up about the hospital carrying my name, well I said yes because I believe in you. I believe in this place, and I want to do my part to help,” Parton said in a recorded video message for the announcement.

To read more about the partnership, click the link below:
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Video provided by Dolly Parton Children's Hospital

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