Dollywood's President Speaks Out Following The Death Of Dolly Parton

The death of Dolly Parton has stunned a nation. the singer and philanthropist's passing has many wondering about the future of her eponymous theme park. Dollywood's President wants to put minds at ease.

What's Happening:

• In a new video posted to the official Dollywood Instagram account, Dollywood Parks & Resorts President, Eugene Naughton speaks about Dollywood's future, assuring fans that the death of Dolly Parton will not change the place that Dollywood is.
• Naughton calls today a "heavy day" due to the passing of the Dreamer-in-Chief. Dollywood was closed for business yesterday, making today the first day the park will be open since Dolly's death.
• Expectations are that Dolly Parton fans will be arriving at Dollywood in large numbers today to pay their respects. The Dollywood website was briefly down yesterday, due to heavy traffic.
• Perhaps because of the expectations of larger than usual crowds, Naughton asks fans to honor how Dolly would treat other people, and be kind to others.
• Eugene Naughton's full statement:

More Dollywood News:

• A special Dolly Parton themed flight from Florida to Tennessee is set to depart in November, one that one assumes will now have a somewhat different vibe.
• Dollywood's newest attraction NightFlight Expedition, is currently running a modified schedule as the attraction undergoes some adjustments.
• Dollywood is holding its first after-hours Halloween event this October.