The Dolly Parton Statue on the Sevier County Courthouse lawn stands as a tribute to the superstar by her hometown community and has become Sevierville’s most iconic spot, visited by thousands of people each year. Unveiled more than 30 years ago, the bronze sculpture shows Dolly holding her guitar and was crafted by nationally-known local artist Jim Gray. Dolly ranks the work as one of her most-prized recognitions and has said, “One of the best things that ever happened to me in my whole career is the statue of me in the courthouse yard in Sevierville.” It’s a featured location on Tennessee Music Pathways trail and is located at 125 Court Ave.

“Wings of Wander,” a mural by Sevierville graphic artist Pinkie Mistry, features a monarch butterfly. It nods to Dolly Parton’s hit song “Love is Like a Butterfly,” and serves as a colorful addition to downtown. Find it on Bruce Street just a short stroll down from the courthouse near the white gazebo. “This was such a great project,” the artist has said. “I was honored to have been chosen to do this for my hometown.”

“Red’s Café” is a nostalgic mural of a former Sevierville eatery that was a favorite of young Dolly Parton. The artwork features a young blonde child enjoying a burger at the counter. It’s on Bruce Street painted on a wall adjacent to The Appalachian patio. The mural was completed by Seth Bishop and Ben Harrison of Smoky Mountain Mural Company. Sevier County Historian Carroll McMahan says, “The building that was once Red’s Café itself still stands two doors down from the courthouse and is now a law office.”

Another nod to the original Red’s Café is Red’s Soda Fountain and Ice Cream , a charming 1950s-inspired soda fountain serving up both new and traditional fares downtown. Placed just a few doors down and across the street from the Dolly Statue on Court Avenue, grab an ice cream cone, craft soda, or rootbeer float while taking in the rest of Dolly’s hometown. For a truly 20th-century appeal, take a seat at the counter and order a malt, sundae, or soda in a traditional glass dish. In part with Season’s 101 , Red’s is also a popular lunch spot serving tasty options including hotdogs, sandwiches, salads, and more.

Wanderlust Spa and Salon is perfect for those looking to revamp their look with a new hairdo, lash tint, or makeover, especially if you admire hometown gal Dolly’s glitzy and glamorous style. Embody Dolly’s look with several inspired (though not sanctioned by Dolly herself) spa and hair services, including facials that will leave you as dazzling as a rhinestone and blowouts with curls as big as you’d like. Plus the owner, who’s been a Dolly fan since she was two years old, curates a collection of Dolly-esque goods and handmade local items from clothing to stickers, earrings to handbags, magnets to candles, and other treasures. Find this spa and salon by the “Red’s Café” mural on Bruce Street.

The Pines, at 108 Joy Street, is among the 20 stops featured on Sevierville’s self-guided historic walking tour. The circa 1928 building first housed a motor company, but opened in 1944 as a state-of-the-art theatre seating over 700 people. It served as Sevierville’s first movie theatre and also staged live performances on Friday nights with performers including Chet Atkins, Roy Acuff, and the Carter Family. The Pines Theatre was where Dolly Parton first played to a paying audience when she was just 10 years old. (A replica of Pines Theatre, “Jukebox Junction,” is in the 1950s section of Dollywood.) “Dolly’s father brought her and convinced someone to let her come up and sing a song,” says McMahan. “It was so well received that she was invited back the next week and paid. That launched her career.” (She also made weekly appearances at Cas Walker’s Grocery Store, which still stands and now houses a portion of First Baptist Church on the Parkway in Sevierville.) When The Pines Theatre closed in 1957 the building was used by a variety of businesses, but it’s currently being converted into an entertainment venue that will offer bowling, arcade games, and more. McMahan says, “The plan is that it will have a Pines marquis out front and a mural on one side depicting some of the Country Western singers who once performed there, including Dolly.”

Old Kilpatrick’s Drug Store , which was headed by the same family that now runs The Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store, was a pharmacy with a food counter. “Dolly frequented the place,” says McMahan. “She loved the hot dogs and went there often during her high school years.” The building still stands and is located next to the Sevier County Heritage Museum on Bruce Street; it’s currently the home of Story Fragrance Library, where customers can shop handmade soaps, lotions, scrubs, and bath bombs or craft a custom perfume, cologne, or candle.

Emery’s 5 & 10, established in 1927, was a favorite of Dolly’s. McMahan says, “Dolly has famously said, ‘It costs a lot of money to look this cheap!’ When she had any money at all she’d go to Emery’s 5&10 and buy makeup—it’s a place she’s mentioned often.” The original building on Court Avenue still stands, though it is currently vacant. (Emery’s 5 & 10 now operates at The Island in neighboring Pigeon Forge.)

Looking for more Dolly Parton connections? Drive along the Dolly Parton Parkway (aka US 411). Then head to Hillside Winery on Collier Drive in Sevierville to see the companion “Wings of Wander” butterfly mural by Pinkie Mistry.