Café Owner Keeps Dolly Parton’s Spirit Alive | St. Louis News

In Bourbon, Missouri, café owner Michelle Reynolds Gray is keeping Dolly Parton’s spirit alive through her cozy, Dolly-themed café—complete with a menu inspired by the legend’s favorite foods and a mission to foster community like Parton did. Though heartbroken by Parton’s passing and the unfulfilled dream of her visit, Gray channels her admiration into kindness, turning every meal and conversation into an act of love. This weekend, she’s rallying support for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, donating proceeds to provide free books to kids—a tribute that honors Parton’s legacy one book, one meal, and one connection at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6b949086663b44f