Page 16 - John Mark Windle News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

The issue has gone further now than it previously has in the Tennessee General Assembly. Here's what the new changes mean.

Politicians in Tennessee are advocating for Dolly Parton's rendition of "Amazing Grace" to become the state's official hymn. Rep. Mike Sparks and Sen. Raumesh Akbari recently filed House Bill 938 petitioning for the move. The bill recognizes the hymn, written by John Newton in 1772, as one of the "songs of historic significance that have influenced this state," and cites it as "one of the most celebrated songs in modern history." "It is appropriate that this body should formally recognize "Amazing Grace" as a state song," the lawmakers write, also noting that, in addition to Parton, sever...

Dolly Parton has been given the coronavirus vaccine she helped fund.

The Seattle Times reports that Fran Goldman walked six miles round trip to get her shot. “I have been calling to get an appointment anywhere, every morning, every afternoon and often I’ve been online at night,” Goldman said. She finally secured a slot for Sunday morning, but Friday and Saturday a strong winter storm moved through the region, turning the city’s normally rainy streets into a winter scene of snowdrifts. Goldman dressed in fleece pants and a short-sleeved shirt so that the nurse could get to her arm easily. Over that, she layered a fleece zip-up, then a down coat, then a ...

Dolly Parton Admired Even More After Shutting Down Nashville Statue Plans Celebrity Tennessee politician respects the 'Jolene' hitmaker even more after the country music star urged the lawmakers to drop plans to have a statue erected in her honor. Feb 20, 2021 AceShowbiz - A Tennessee congressman has accepted Dolly Parton's wish to not have a statue erected in her honour outside the state Capitol. Tennessee House of Representatives member John Mark Windle introduced the statue bill last month (Jan21), and the measure passed in the Naming & Designating Committee. It was headed to the Stat...