Dolly Parton in Natchitoches | New Orleans News

Dolly Parton brought Hollywood to Natchitoches, Louisiana, in 1988 to film “Steel Magnolias,” a heartfelt movie inspired by real-life locals and written by Robert Harling after his sister’s death. Dolly trained with local stylists, charmed the town with guitar strums and impromptu songs, and even returned for the 1989 premiere—turning her small-town visit into a cultural landmark. Today, Natchitoches celebrates its cinematic legacy with a dedicated film trail, proudly branding itself as the hometown of “Steel Magnolias.” 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/27f99e5512ac4e2c