Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives in Books | Chattanooga News

Chattanooga City Council honored Dolly Parton for her groundbreaking Imagination Library, a free book program launched in 1995 to ensure every child—regardless of income—has access to books and the joy of reading. Inspired by her father’s illiteracy, Parton’s initiative has become a nationwide force for early childhood literacy. Council Member Cody Harvey led a moment of silence in her honor, praising her as a national champion for children and reading. Locally, Signal Centers partners with the program to deliver books directly to kids, proving how deeply Parton’s vision continues to shape communities—and why her legacy extends far beyond music. 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/06427afd98900dfd