08/25/2026
Remembering Dolly Parton | 1946–2026
Today, the Hendersonville Police Department joins our community, our great state of Tennessee, and people around the world in mourning the loss of a true Tennessee legend, Dolly Parton.
Dolly was far more than an entertainer. She was a songwriter, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, leader, and—perhaps most importantly—a person who never forgot where she came from or the people who helped shape her journey. From her humble beginnings in the Tennessee mountains, she built an extraordinary life dedicated not only to her craft, but to helping others, lifting people up, and giving back to her community. 
Through initiatives like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides free books to children around the world, Dolly demonstrated the incredible difference one person can make when they choose to serve others. Her generosity extended far beyond Tennessee, touching countless lives through education, healthcare, disaster relief, and countless other acts of compassion. 
Those values of service, compassion, kindness, leadership, and protecting and caring for our community are values we hold deeply at the Hendersonville Police Department. We believe that serving our community means more than simply answering calls—it means being present, helping those in need, building relationships, and doing our part to make Hendersonville a better place for everyone.
Dolly Parton spent her life doing just that on a remarkable scale.
She gave us music that will live forever. She gave us laughter, inspiration and hope. But above all, she gave the world love—and she did it with a genuine understanding of the people and communities she came from.
Today, we remember and celebrate an extraordinary Tennessean whose light reached far beyond the borders of our state.
Rest in Peace, Dolly. 💗
Thank you for the entertainment, compassion, leadership, understanding and, above all, the love you shared with not only your home state of Tennessee, but with the world over.
1946–2026
Forever a Tennessee treasure. Forever loved. 🕊️💛