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Before Porter she got her break locally on a local show a grocer sponsored. Cas Walker owned stores throughout east Tennessee, eastern Kentucky, and one I think in Virginia. Cas also sponsored for years MUlls Singing Convention. Cas was also a Knoxville politican and some city council meetings came down to fist LOL. Cas by many was not well liked for many reasons others loved him. You can Youtube his name and see for yourself.

Dolly Parton did grow up poor. It was in an area everyone knew everyone else. Other than tourism which hadn't really taken off yet most people in that area farmed or worked in Knoxville, Morristown, or in Alcoa at the aluminum company.

She has in fact gave a lot back to her home county in many positive aspects. Dolly is part owner in the theme park with her name. The same company that owns Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. Actually before Dolly partnered with the company Dollywood was called Silver Dollar City.

My late wife's family founded & established Sevierville for John Sevier and named it such. They were the first ones there.

The theme park years ago allowed handicapped persons {in wheelchairs} in for free best I remember and the person with them {limited to one person}. A few of the {We Demand Crowd} came in with legal threats over compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and they had to begin charging to offset cost of those requirements. AS best I understand it she is the promoter and the corporate partner makes the actual business decisions.