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Porter Wagoner Wrote a Poem About Dolly Parton That Raised Some Eyebrows in Her Hometown
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner were used to affair rumors about them. People in her hometown bristled when Wagoner brought up the rumors. In 1971, Dolly Parton traveled from Nashville back to her hometown with Porter Wagoner. Sevierville, Tennessee had been celebrating Dolly Parton Day since 1967, and Parton was a regular attendee. She brought Wagoner because of their working relationship, and he used the opportunity to read a poem he wrote about Parton. The residents of Sevierville liked the poem, at least until he got to the middle of it.
Food City Memorial Day Table Toppers with Lean Proteins and Balanced Dishes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Food City Dietitian Nicole Pazdziorko, RDN, LD joins Living East Tennessee to talk about Memorial Day finds at Food City!. This holiday often signals the start of the summer grilling season, and we learn tips for selecting and preparing balanced dishes at your next cookout, including lean protein picks and tips for grilling produce.
Taste of Tennessee
In partnership with Visit Sevierville, G&G brought a Smoky Mountain-inspired supper to Helen restaurant in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Guests enjoyed whiskey cocktails from Tennessee Shine Co. and a collaborative family-style meal by Deron Little, executive chef of Seasons 101 in Sevierville and Rob McDaniel, owner and executive chef of Helen.
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