Dolly Parton unveils favorite Nashville destinations amid new travel stop partnership

Dolly Parton recently announced the roll-out of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stops. The rest-stop areas will feature new and reimagined entertainment elements.

Parton has partnered with the Tennessean Travel Stop brand to relaunch their flagship stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, with additional locations to be announced in 2026. 

The prominent announcer and program director launched the show with Uncle Jimmy Thompson, a 77-year-old fiddle player. 

The name of the now-iconic brand - which includes a program, a live performance and a location - came from Hay in a burst of inspiration. 

The Opry grew so popular that the broadcast was moved to the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville in 1943. 

Parton told Airmail she was on stage at the Ryman Auditorium in 1969 when she was inducted into the Opry.

"Since then, I've performed many times at the Ryman, whether it be for television specials or for my own concerts," said Parton.

Home to country legends and rising stars, the Opry today has a seating capacity of nearly 4,400, with over 30 sections.

Nearby Ryman is Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, a legendary honky-tonk bar in downtown Nashville.

The lounge has been a launching pad and clubhouse for numerous country artists.

"When I moved to Nashville, it was known that if you couldn't find someone backstage, there was a good chance they were at the bar at Tootsie's," said Parton. 

"Years back, many of the great Opry performers and I filmed a segment there for my variety series, 'Dolly.'"

For Nashville visitors who want to get their steps in, Parton also mentioned the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.

"When they added the beautiful pedestrian bridge years back, it connected East Nashville to Downtown," said Parton. 

"I filmed the music video for my single 'Together You & I' on this bridge in 2011."

The truss bridge stretches 0.59 miles. 

Fox News Digital reached out to Dolly Parton's team for additional comment.