Give Like Dolly: Celebrate Dolly Parton Day in Centennial Park!

We’re celebrating Dolly Parton and her extraordinary spirit of generosity on Friday, September 25, with a day full of music, special treats and opportunities to give back!

Here’s what’s happening around the Park:

🌸 The Parthenon goes pink! Stop by to see the Parthenon illuminated in beautiful pink lights.

🎸 Musicians Corner Season Closer: Enjoy FREE live music starting at 5 PM, featuring Buddy Miller, a Dolly collaborator, and more!

☕ Croquet Cafe opens early: Stop by from 9 AM–5 PM for Dolly-inspired treats, including the 9 to 5 Affogato Sundae and Islands in the Green Smoothie.

📚 Give back through reading: Bring books in good condition to the Croquet Cafe book drive benefiting the Nashville Public Library. Plus, 25% of all Croquet Cafe sales on September 25 will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!

👕 Shop the new Dolly Bench T-shirt: Be among the first to pick up this special shirt at Croquet Cafe. 25% of proceeds will support the Imagination Library. You can also shop online at conservancyonline.com/store.

🍋 Sip Dolly’s Lemonade: Find this special pink drink at Musicians Corner, with 25% of proceeds benefiting the Imagination Library.

💕 Visit the Dolly Bench: Take a photo on the bench dedicated in Dolly’s honor and share it using #dollybench!

Join Centennial Park Conservancy and Metro Parks as we celebrate Dolly’s legacy of music, reading and generosity. Come spend the day in the Park and give like Dolly!