Dolly Parton’s Hidden Roots in Union County | Columbia News

Dolly Parton’s deep ties to Union County, South Carolina, are being preserved at the local museum, which holds cherished family artifacts including her mother’s genealogy book and photos from Lockhart — the town where her roots run strong. Though a 1928 flood forced the family to relocate to Tennessee, Dolly never forgot her Southern heritage, even visiting Lockhart in 2016. In 2025, she gifted $100,000 to build a healing garden at Union Medical Center, reaffirming her enduring love for the community. The museum is also expanding to double its space, ensuring these powerful stories of resilience and legacy live on for future generations. 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/6c51232f7eea3b3c