LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: Dolly Parton attends the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on March 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - A home once owned by country music legend Dolly Parton is now being used as a wedding venue for couples affected by the recent wildfires near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.
Red Top Destinations said "The Red Top Smoky Mountain Lodging" in Sevierville will be available as a free venue for eligible brides between April 1 and May 1.
To qualify, they must prove the recent wildfires impacted or destroyed their original venue. Parton’s parents, Lee and Avie Lee, bought the property in 1984 before Parton took full ownership in 2003 after their deaths.
The home was then sold to a family friend.A wildfire in Sevier County, Tennessee, had grown to approximately 1,000 acres in size and affected 35 structures by the evening of March 30. (Credit: Anonymous via Storyful)RELATED: Dolly Parton calls for prayers as Tennessee fires threaten area near DollywoodMike Whitcomb and his family are the current owners after buying the property earlier this year to serve as an event venue.After the wildfires, he saw an opportunity to continue Parton’s legacy of giving back to the community.The Red Top Mountain Lodging includes three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a large dining room, porches and a barn.