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Tennessee hospital renamed as Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital
The renaming honors Dolly Parton's commitment to pediatric care, supporting over 435,000 annual patient visits across eastern Tennessee, hospital officials said.
- On February 26, 2026, East Tennessee Children's Hospital announced it will be renamed Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, with its main campus in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- In the video town hall, Parton said, `Now, when the idea first came up about the hospital carrying my name, well, I said yes because I believe in you. I believe in this place and I want to do my part to help. So if putting my name alongside yours helps bring more comfort, more hope, and more healing to children and families, well, that's exactly where it belongs.`
- As a regional hub, Dolly Parton Children's Hospital operates with a main campus in Fort Sanders, more than 20 locations across eastern Tennessee, and averages 435,000 patient encounters annually, though it did not disclose Parton's donation amount.
- Hospital leaders described the move as a 'generational collaboration' that will strengthen their mission to deliver world-class pediatric care and positively impact patients and families, Schaefer said.
- Parton's philanthropy includes sending 3 million free books monthly and a $1,000,000 donation amid rural hospital closures.
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