Where to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday in Nashville

Grab your rhinestones — here are five ways to honor the Tennessee country music icon on her special day.

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Dolly Parton mural at The Valentine Nashville. | Photo and mural by @mobeoner

Put on your party hats. Dolly Parton will be celebrated with special events in honor of her birthday on Saturday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan. 19.

Dolly’s Birthday Celebration
Join Graduate by Hilton Nashville for an all-ages party on Saturday with a live book reading at 10 a.m., followed by crafts, birthday treats, and Dolly-inspired giveaways.

Opry Goes Dolly
Cut the cake a day early with a special tribute show at the Opry House on Saturday featuring performances by Opry NextStage artists Ashley Cooke and Chapel Hart, as well as a few Opry members. Plus, take a tour the same day to sign her card.

Dolly Parton Birthday Bash
Also on Saturday, put on your pink and join Tennessee Brew Works for its 8th annual celebration. Expect a full day of performances beginning at 1 p.m. leading up to the featured tribute band fronted by Erin Hazelrig at 7 p.m.

Artist Listening Session: Dolly Parton
Japanese restaurant and vinyl lounge 888 Nashville couldn’t let the month pass without a special birthday session for Dolly on Sunday. Be there when the needle drops at 9 p.m.

Dolly All Day
A honky tonk brunch service, Dolly-inspired cocktails, and complimentary cake are what’s in store at White Limozeen’s Dolly All Day event. The fun starts at 12 p.m. on Sunday, so make your reservation now.

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