PROMOTING DOLLYWOOD

Dolly Parton started Dollywood, her namesake theme park, in 1986 to give back to the community where she grew up. The park is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and has since become the state’s biggest ticketed attraction. In 2016, Dollywood became home to the world’s fastest wooden roller coaster, the Lightning Rod.

This photograph was a promotional image for Dollywood in the ’80s. It caused controversy then but has since become an iconic photograph of the Tennesse native.

Next: We explore Dolly’s humble beginnings.