Sun Bum Dressed Dolly Parton—and 49 Other Notable Figures—in a Banana Suit on Saturday

As the birthplace of Dolly Parton, Sevierville, Tenn., offers no shortage of attractions for Parton fans on a pilgrimage. There's the Pines Theater, where Parton gave her first concert, and the Sevier County High School, where Parton attended classes....

Sun Bum Dressed Dolly Parton—and 49 Other Notable Figures—in a Banana Suit on Saturday

Ok, just her statue. But it was for a good cause

dolly parton statue in a banana costumeSevierville, Tenn.'s, Dolly Parton statue was sporting a new accessory this past weekend. Sun Bum

By Robert Klara

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As the birthplace of Dolly Parton, Sevierville, Tenn., offers no shortage of attractions for Parton fans on a pilgrimage. There’s the Pines Theater, where Parton gave her first concert, and the Sevier County High School, where Parton attended classes. And, of course, there’s Dollywood, the 150-acre theme park just south of town.

Robert Klara

@UpperEastRob robert.klara@adweek.com Robert Klara is a senior editor, brands at Adweek, where he specializes in covering the evolution and impact of brands.

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