@todayshow: Before Dollywood opened in May 1986, Dolly Parton spoke to TODAY about the history behind the park and its location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, right by her hometown.
This is why Dolly was so nice to black ppl, country ppl, poor ppl, gay ppl. She knows what it’s like to be talked down to and ignored. Interviewer was so rude
2026-09-07 02:04:01
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juices_w0rlddd :
As a journalist, this interviewer is infuriating
2026-09-07 01:50:16
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katieteeters :
Dolly has class and knew how to talk and get around dumb reporters
2026-09-07 01:59:23
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🪷𝔏𝔬𝔱𝔲𝔰.𝔫𝔠🪷 :
She clocked Jane’s tea. And kept it classy. 🦋
2026-09-07 01:00:08
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ag :
They think mountain people are stupud but they’re very aware and smart.
2026-09-07 02:20:22
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AlwaysPacking ✈️🌎🥂 :
She was always so gracious when people would ask ignorant questions about Appalachia.
2026-09-07 00:51:15
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The Mtn Man :
I hope Dollywood stays forever.
2026-09-07 00:20:45
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Jeremy :
Why did so many people who interviewed her talk down to her? I admire her for being so humble. Instantly smarter and more successful than anyone who sat down to interview her and she handled it with class.
2026-09-07 03:36:49
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Candy Mageras :
Why is the reporter so aggressive?! Jeez!
2026-09-07 02:43:30
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Aaron L :
I hate how arrogant the reporter was when referring to Pigeon Forge. “Well they need something else to do other than the scenery” knowing damn well she had never been before to even know what was there.
2026-09-07 00:40:26
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Deetavo :
The condescension was so unnecessary. I want to go to the Smokey Mountains SPECIFICALLY for the scenery.
2026-09-07 01:04:54
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Gayla Johnson Orr :
So condescending. Tennessee is beautiful, Smoky Mountain national Park is gorgeous. I love visiting Gatlinburg and pigeon Forge and Wears Valley etc.
2026-09-07 01:57:56
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Stephanie Massey :
Jane was so condescending….but Dolly being Dolly was so gracious. My family and I visit Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg/Sevierville often and it’s the most beautiful place❤️
2026-09-07 01:34:32
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ryanth3davis :
She’s throwing heat at Dolly for opening an amusement park?
2026-09-07 03:34:47
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Kiara :
I hate how people talked at her.
2026-09-07 18:26:52
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HEIR :
a masterclass in poise and media training.
2026-09-09 03:31:39
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🌸Jessica🌸 :
Dolly was such a class act even when the reporter showed such rudeness due to her own insecurity. Such mean girl energy
2026-09-07 03:57:42
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Lizzardking321 :
Dolly is acting a whole lot more honorable than I would. All I would’ve said is why don’t you just come visit?
2026-09-07 02:07:59
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Mary Logan Crooke :
Dolly did not fuck with dumb interviews ever
2026-09-07 03:28:40
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Alina Webb :
I’m from Florida and had NEVER been to the mountains. For my 25th I went to Gatlinburg and pigeon forge and it was unimaginable. I want to go again.
2026-09-07 13:23:36
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Juliet :
They tried so hard to talk badly about Dolly. They attacked her looks, her origins, her accent, where she was born and so on. Dolly was always classy and kind.
2026-09-08 15:01:28
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AngellStillonearth :
Wait I am from Tennessee and I am always Barefoot!😂
2026-09-07 18:27:49
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Jessica Fulks :
Dolly has always been pure class ❤️
2026-09-07 02:27:25
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JoshP903 :
Liberal women hated dolly i think. Easy to see since im older now
2026-09-07 03:31:55
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