Dolly Parton Day Declared in California, Nashville for September 25
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bill SB 931, officially recognizing September 25 as "Dolly Parton Day" in honor of the country music legend and her contributions to literacy through the Imagination Library.
- The date 9/25 is a tribute to Parton's hit song "9 to 5," and the bill was co-authored by bipartisan state senators Shannon Grove and John Laird.
- Several U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Nashville, and Portland, have also declared September 25 as Dolly Parton Day, planning various celebrations such as music events, book readings, and community activities.
- Nashville, which previously renamed its airport after Parton, will host citywide events culminating in a fireworks show to honor the singer.
- Texas counties Montgomery and Hayes have similarly passed resolutions to celebrate Dolly Parton Day on September 25.
