Tennessee Fully Funds Dolly’s Book Program | Chattanooga News

Tennessee is set to fully fund Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library statewide starting in 2027, ensuring every child from birth to age five receives free books — a program born in Sevier County in 2004 and now reaching over 304 million kids nationwide. With nearly 70% of Tennessee’s children already enrolled, this state-level commitment eliminates local funding burdens, honoring Dolly’s legacy and cementing Tennessee’s leadership in early childhood literacy. 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/61eb8a442de2fe63