Governor Lee orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and all state office buildings are to be lowered to half-staff in memory of Dolly Parton. The order begins at 6:00 p.m. today, August 25, and remains in effect until 6:00 p.m. on September 1.

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By order of the Governor and in accordance with the President’s statement linked in the source, Tennessee flags are to be lowered to half-staff in memory of Dolly Parton.

The source says the order applies to flags over the State Capitol and all state office buildings. It does not name any counties or cities beyond those state locations.

The lowered period begins at 6:00 p.m. today, August 25, and remains in effect until 6:00 p.m. on September 1.

The page describes Dolly Parton as having passed away peacefully at her home in Nashville and includes a statement from Governor Lee honoring her legacy and impact on Tennessee.

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Last reviewed August 26, 2026