Dolly Parton Was Never Truly Apolitical. Her Legacy Proves It.

Dolly Parton Was Never Truly Apolitical. Her Legacy Proves It.

(Photo:  Irving Penn / © Condé Nast) NASHVILLE, Tennessee — September 1, 2026 — Dolly Parton spent decades cultivating an image that could appeal to almost anyone. With her rhinestone outfits, self-deprecating humor, unmistakable voice and carefully measured public...
Tennessee School Board Member Faces Backlash After Calling Student “Hot” at Public Meeting

Tennessee School Board Member Faces Backlash After Calling Student “Hot” at Public Meeting

(Photo: Washington County BOE/ W) Jonesborough, TN — April 2, 2026 Washington County Board of Education member Keith Ervin has sparked widespread outrage after making an inappropriate comment toward a teenage student during a public board meeting. During the session,...