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Dolly Day

Nashville's Dolly Day is a citywide cultural celebration held on September 25 to honor the life, music, and philanthropic legacy of Dolly Parton. The event features iconic buildings illuminated in pink, synchronized musical performances at 5:00 p.m., and various activities supporting children's literacy programs.

Date
Sep 25, 2026
Location
Nashville
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Dolly Day
Date
Sep 25, 2026
Location
Nashville
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Highlights

  • City buildings illuminated in pink light
  • Citywide musical performance of "9 to 5" at 5:00 p.m.
  • Themed fireworks display at 9:25 p.m.
  • Fundraising for the Nashville Public Library and Imagination Library
The celebration in Nashville is part of a broader recognition of the late singer, scheduled for September 25 because the numerical date (9/25) references her famous hit "9 to 5." Throughout the day, the city distributes commemorative stickers, buttons, and bookmarks, while local businesses offer themed specials. At 5:00 p.m., participating music venues perform "9 to 5" in unison, followed by a fireworks display later that evening at 9:25 p.m.

Philanthropy is a central theme of the event, with high-profile establishments like the Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk donating their daily proceeds to the Nashville Public Library and the Imagination Library. The city is also in the process of honoring Parton by renaming its airport after her. Local officials, including the Mayor, have emphasized that the day serves as a tribute to her dedication to the community and her global impact on literacy.

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