Tennessee Credit Unions Remember Dolly Parton
In the early 1990s, the drop-out rate in Sevier County, Tenn., was 35 percent. Dolly had just created the Dollywood Foundation, and her first goal was to help students graduate from high school. She promised every 7th- and 8th-grade student that she would personally give them $500 if they graduated from high school. It worked—graduation […]
tnConnect Credit Union—Carrying Forward Dolly’s Legacy by Helping When Others Won’t
At tnConnect Credit Union, we proudly support Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital through annual fundraising and holiday giving efforts. With a branch in Sevier County, Dolly’s hometown, we are proud to serve the community she loved so deeply. As a low-income designated credit union, we carry forward her legacy of kindness and service by supporting underserved […]
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union—Dolly’s Commitment Reflects People Helping People Philosophy
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union’s™ partnerships with Dolly Parton’s businesses and affiliates are extensive and impactful. One of the most significant partnerships came after the devastating 2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires. As families across Sevier County faced the loss of their homes, Dolly created the My People Fund to provide direct financial support to those […]
ORNL Federal Credit Union—Celebrating Dolly’s Legacy of Giving
ORNL Federal Credit Union has long embraced Dolly Parton’s joyful spirit and commitment to improving the lives of children and families throughout East Tennessee. Through ongoing support of the Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, formerly East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, we are proud to help continue her legacy of compassion, generosity, and […]
Enrichment Federal Credit Union—Carrying Dolly’s Legacy Forward
Dolly Parton’s legacy of generosity has left an immeasurable impact on East Tennessee. Enrichment Federal Credit Union is honored to support organizations that reflect her lifelong commitment to children, education and families. For many years, Enrichment has supported Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through financial contributions to help further its mission of putting books into the […]
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union—Imagination Library Builds Lasting Connections
One connection that immediately came to mind is our support of the Hawkins County Imagination Library. Our Hawkins County Branch Managers, Misti Race (Rogersville) and Melissa Brooks (Church Hill), visited the Hawkins County program last fall to learn more about its impact in our community. We were especially impressed to learn that more than 92% […]
Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit Union—Carrying Forward Dolly’s Spirit of Giving
Throughout the years, Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit Union has supported efforts connected to Dolly Parton’s work, but perhaps even more importantly, we have tried to embody the generous spirit she represents. In East Tennessee, Dolly’s influence is far beyond her music and career. Her love for her neighbors, commitment to helping others and pride in […]