Gatlinburg Wildfires: 4 Things You Should Know About Worst Tennessee Fire in 100 Years

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter

2. Dolly Parton's charitable act  

American country music star Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset, during the Glastonbury Festival, June 29, 2014.
American country music star Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset, during the Glastonbury Festival, June 29, 2014. | (Photo:CATHAL MCNAUGHTON/REUTERS)

Famous country music singer Dolly Parton has strong ties to the affected area, with her famous theme park, Dollywood, being located in Pigeon Forge.

Parton pledged Thursday to donate $1,000 to each person who lost a home because of the fires per month for up to six months.

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"While exact numbers remain unclear, the donation is expected to assist hundreds of people and could amount to $2 million, said David Dodson, president of The Dollywood Foundation," reported the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"Parton built Dollywood here and it is a signature attraction in Gatlinburg. The park closed after the wildfires erupted days ago but it is expected to reopen on Friday."

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