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Chattanooga Celebrates Dolly Parton’s 79th Birthday with Festivities

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Families enjoying the Dolly Days celebration in Chattanooga.

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Chattanooga is buzzing with excitement as the community prepares for ‘Dolly Days,’ a weeklong celebration of Dolly Parton’s 79th birthday from January 13 to 18. Families with children under five can join fun activities, including a birthday passport challenge for a chance to win an iPad. The lineup features events at local eateries, library programs inspired by Dolly, special ice cream flavors, and much more, all aimed at fostering early literacy and community engagement.

Chattanooga Gets Ready for a Weeklong Celebration of Dolly Parton’s 79th Birthday!

Excitement is buzzing in Chattanooga, as local residents prepare to celebrate the iconic Dolly Parton’s 79th birthday with a thrilling week of festivities known as “Dolly Days”. Running from January 13 to January 18, this joyous occasion is designed especially for families with children under the age of five, ensuring that little ones can join in on the fun!

Pick Up Your Birthday Passport!

For all the families eager to partake in the celebrations, be sure to grab a birthday passport! You can pick one up at various sponsoring locations throughout the community or even print it at home. The goal is simple yet exciting: families must complete at least four out of seven exciting activities to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a sleek new iPad! And that’s not all; if adventurous families rise to the challenge and complete all seven activities, they’ll receive an additional entry into the drawing. How cool is that?

What Fun Activities Are in Store?

So, what sorts of activities can families look forward to during Dolly Days? There’s quite the lineup! First stop is the deliciously famous Texas Roadhouse, where families can enjoy a lovely meal together. Next, why not add some excitement to your week by attending the UTC women’s basketball game against Mercer? And let’s not forget the charming programs being hosted by the Chattanooga Public Library that are entirely inspired by Dolly!

And here’s a treat that’s bound to get everyone excited – Clumpies is serving up a special Dolly-inspired ice cream flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Don’t Miss These Additional Festivities!

As if that’s not enough, there are even more thrilling events planned for Dolly Days! The Creative Discovery Museum will host a special celebration on Monday, January 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can take part in story times, fun dance parties, engaging crafts, and even some kitchen lessons to concoct delightful treats.

For the older crowd, be sure to check out the adult karaoke night themed around Dolly, happening at The Boneyard on January 15. Dust off your vocal chords and get ready to sing your heart out!

Oh, and let’s add a little magic with a Dolly-wrapped CARTA bus that will be cruising around town, featuring a Little Free Library onboard for all passengers. It’s a marvelous way to encourage reading while you travel around the scenic Chattanooga area!

Fostering Early Literacy

These exciting activities are more than just fun and games! The celebrations are rooted in the mission of encouraging a love for reading among children. The Signal Centers manages Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Hamilton County, delivering free books to children every month until they turn five. Studies have shown that programs like the Imagination Library significantly enhance early literacy and lead to better educational outcomes. Parents across the community have raved about the positive impact of this initiative on their children’s literacy skills and readiness for school.

Join in the Fun!

If you’re ready to dive into the festivities and celebrate Dolly Parton’s big day, head over to the website for additional details about the activities and how to get involved. The enthusiasm surrounding Dolly Days is infectious, and we can’t wait to see all the smiling faces joining in the celebration! Remember, it’s all about community, fun, and inspiring the next generation to fall in love with reading. Let the celebrations begin!