Dolly Parton’s ‘Love Letter’ to Nashville Opens as New Hotel and Museum Debut

Published on 10/09/2026 – 12:05 GMT+2

Just weeks after her passing, Dolly Parton’s new hotel and museum are set to open on September 29 in downtown Nashville.

Located steps from Lower Broadway and numerous venues in the “Music City,” Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will celebrate the country music legend’s life and career in the heart of Tennessee’s capital.

The 245‑room SongTeller Hotel has been dubbed Parton’s “love letter” to Nashville, weaving her songwriting legacy and iconic style throughout its guest rooms, suites and public spaces.

Music is a central theme at the new hotel, which houses two entertainment venues: Jolene’s, a rooftop bar showcasing emerging Nashville singers and songwriters, and Parton’s Live, a space dedicated to the city’s songwriting culture with writers’ rounds, recording sessions and live showcases.

Spanning the entire third floor, the 20,000‑square‑foot Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will chart Parton’s journey from her childhood in the Great Smoky Mountains to becoming one of the world’s most recognizable entertainers.

The exhibit opens with a recreation of the modest cabin where she grew up, then moves through the people and places that shaped her career. Interactive displays, personal anecdotes and rare items from her collection will be featured throughout.

Parton, who passed away on August 25 at the age of 80, enjoyed a seven‑decade career during which she sold over 100 million records, including classics like “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” and “9 to 5.” Beyond her music, she was celebrated as an actress, philanthropist and businesswoman. Her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, has become one of the state’s premier tourist attractions.

Following her death, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced plans to rename the airport in her honor.

“Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state,” Lee said. “At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favourite daughter and greet travellers with the enduring legacy of Dolly’s music, generosity, faith and kindness.”

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