Flags were lowered to half staff pretty much everywhere across America to honor the late Dolly Parton.
Pretty much everywhere except Olive Branch, Mississippi, that is. The Memphis suburb kept their flags at full staff at the direction of their mayor, who said that lowering the flag to honor Dolly Parton would “lessen the meaning of the gesture.”
The decision came as a shock to many, as even the President Of The United States supported lowering the flags.
"Rest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you." - President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/ZPf8IzybNe
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 25, 2026
Dolly was even honored internationally. The Royal family even took the time to remember Dolly.
Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many - including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always ❤️ you. pic.twitter.com/wdKHKGALlH
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 26, 2026
