Dolly Parton remembered for her spirit of giving

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published August 27, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep remembers the philanthropy of Dolly Parton and speaks with former Dollywood Foundation CEO David Dotson.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

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