Aug 31, 2026 · 29 min · 18 segments
The world suffered a huge loss last week with the passing of Dolly Parton – but her memory will live on thanks to her music, her kindness, her philanthropy and so much more. That includes a brand-new…
Mark DukesGuest
Scott ThompsonHostAshley BlackfordHostOur thanks again to Mark Dukes of the Dolly Parton Tennessean Travel Stop, the president there.
And like we mentioned before, that was recorded a few weeks before we learned of her passing.
And I think one of the incredible things to keep in mind, although it's sad that we've lost her, her legacy will live on for generations.

And I think that stands true with Dolly Parton and obviously – she will be remembered as a blessing for all of us for a very long time.

So, again, as you said, thanks to Mark Dukes for taking the time to speak with us there.
I think even more so now people are going to want to, you know, feel closer.

This is one of her last – Business ventures, I suppose you could put it that way.

And I know that, you know, she appreciated all the love and support that that travel stop was getting.
Our thanks again to Mark Dukes of the Dolly Parton Tennessean Travel Stop, the president there.
And like we mentioned before, that was recorded a few weeks before we learned of her passing.
And I think one of the incredible things to keep in mind, although it's sad that we've lost her, her legacy will live on for generations.

And I think that stands true with Dolly Parton and obviously – she will be remembered as a blessing for all of us for a very long time.

So, again, as you said, thanks to Mark Dukes for taking the time to speak with us there.
I think even more so now people are going to want to, you know, feel closer.

This is one of her last – Business ventures, I suppose you could put it that way.

And I know that, you know, she appreciated all the love and support that that travel stop was getting.
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