From 9 to 5 to Giving Back: The East Tennessee Foundation Invites Community to Give Like Dolly on September 25

The East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) is proud to support the Dollywood Foundation’s Give Like Dolly Day, a global day of giving in honor of Dolly Parton, East Tennessee’s favorite daughter, and her philanthropic commitment to helping children.

The East Tennessee Foundation will host its Give Like Dolly campaign on September 25, 2026, a nod to Parton’s classic hit “9 to 5.” On this day, the East Tennessee Foundation invites the public to contribute to its Give Like Dolly Fund at etf.org/givelikedolly. Donations to this fund will provide grants to nonprofits that support, encourage, and impact children in East Tennessee.

With Dolly’s East Tennessee roots and her philanthropic spirit, this giving campaign is special to the East Tennessee Foundation.

“Dolly Parton’s lifelong commitment to helping East Tennessee communities and children around the world aligns well with ETF’s mission to make lives better and communities stronger,” said Dr. Keith Barber, President & CEO of the East Tennessee Foundation. “Dolly was a true role model in philanthropy, and the East Tennessee Foundation is privileged to honor her legacy.”

For more information about giving to ETF’s Give Like Dolly Fund, contact Lisa Ford, ETF’s Vice President of Strategic Engagement & Communications, at lf***@*tf.org.