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Regal Celebrates Dolly Parton's Legacy with Special Film Screenings

Regal Cinemas is set to honor the remarkable life and ongoing impact of Tennessee's own Dolly Parton through a special event. From August 29 to August 30, Regal will host screenings of two of Parton’s beloved films, Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, across theaters in Tennessee. The event aims to support the Imagination Library, a literacy initiative established by Parton that provides free books to children from birth through age five.

Event Highlights

The festivities kick off with screenings on August 29 at Regal theatres throughout Tennessee, where The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas will be shown. This will be followed on August 30 by Steel Magnolias, another classic that showcases Parton’s talent. Tickets for the Tennessee showings are priced at $9.25, with all proceeds benefiting the Imagination Library via the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, the program's partner in the state.

Vikki Neil, Regal’s Head of Marketing, expressed the significance of this tribute, stating, "Dolly has always had such a special connection to Tennessee, and Regal is proud to offer our guests a way to come together and celebrate the impact she's had on our state and around the world." The intent is to showcase Parton’s unwavering ties to her roots while recognizing her international influence.

The Imagination Library: A Lifelong Impact

Founded by Dolly Parton in 1995 in Sevier County, Tennessee, the Imagination Library started as a program to send free books to local kids, regardless of their family’s financial situation. Since then, it has expanded throughout Tennessee and internationally. Remarkably, as of this year, one in six children under the age of five in the U.S. receives a monthly free book through the initiative.

Jeff Conyers, President of The Dollywood Foundation, remarked on Dolly's profound commitment to literacy and giving back to the community: "Dolly often said that she had been blessed far beyond anything she ever dreamed possible, and she believed deeply that those blessings came with a responsibility to give something back. That belief is woven into everything we do at The Dollywood Foundation."

Despite the sadness of losing her, the Foundation is determined to uphold her mission, ensuring her legacy continues to impact future generations.

Special Theatres and Nationwide Expansion

The initial screenings will take place at several Regal theatres in Tennessee. Notable locations include:

• - Regal Hamilton Place, Chattanooga
• - Regal Clarksville, Clarksville
• - Regal Downtown West, Knoxville
• - Regal Hollywood – Nashville, Greater Nashville Area
• - Regal Tullahoma, Tullahoma

Following this local tribute, Regal plans to extend the initiative to theatres across the nation next weekend. Advance tickets are already available at box offices, through the Regal mobile app, and on the REGmovies.com website.

To learn more about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and its critical role in fostering a love of reading in young children worldwide, you can visit ImaginationLibrary.com.

About Regal Global Entertainment

Regal Global Entertainment operates one of the world’s largest cinema chains, encompassing 7,648 screens across 629 locations. With the commitment to providing exceptional movie-going experiences, they continue to innovate with enhanced offerings and exceptional guest service.

In conclusion, this tribute to Dolly Parton serves not only as a celebration of her artistic contributions but also as a pivotal event to promote literacy among children. Attending the screenings not only honors her legacy but directly supports a cause that is dear to her heart.