TN State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 25, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music artist who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most philanthropic and beloved stars in American entertainment, died on August 25, 2026, at age 80. Following her death in Nashville, President Donald Trump ordered United States flags to be lowered to half-staff nationwide in her honor. Her legacy includes over 100 million records sold, iconic hits like Jolene and 9 to 5, and decades of humanitarian work through her Imagination Library and other charitable initiatives.
Flag protocol
Flags shall fly at half-staff for one week beginning at 6:00 p.m. on August 25, 2026.
Source: news.google.com
This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.