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Tennessee Vaccinations Slow Despite Efforts by Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton made headlines throughout the Coronavirus pandemic for
her charitable contributions to vaccine research. Early on, the country star donated donated $1 million to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center for their experimental efforts. The work conducted at Vanderbilt eventually led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine. Therefore, Parton s move was helpful in combatting the virus nationwide. But her gift also highlighted the key motive which has always driven Parton s philanthropy: her Tennessee roots. The Sevier County native has funded many initiatives within the state.
So naturally, when Parton realized the necessity of an effective Coronavirus vaccine, she turned to Vanderbilt University: Tennessee s own bastion for academia and scientific research. Prior to the rollout of vaccinations, Parton s role in the matter caused a buzz among country fans and concerned citizens alike. Everyone wanted to know wh
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Planned street closures in Aspen for the 2021 annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade, which this year will be stationary with the crowds walk along the closed streets.
Image from City of Aspen
The 2021 edition of Aspen’s Fourth of July festivities comes with a big twist with the “stationary parade.“ The annual children’s bike parade is on, but the decorating location this year is in Wagner Park.
The “parade” is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and streets in downtown Aspen will be closed as visitors will be moving and the floats and vendors staying put.
Aspen Times file photo
With a two-year hiatus from the traditional Fourth of July festivities including the parade and fireworks due to the pandemic and drought conditions, along with concern from elected officials about increased crowds, noise and environmental impacts, Independence Day in Aspen may look different in the future.
“A lot of locals leave during this time, because it’s been so commercialized, and it’s not the Aspen they know anymore,” said Ann Mullins, a former Aspen City Councilwoman who serves on a committee re-examining July 4 events and celebrations next year and beyond.
If there are any changes, it will be up to the community to decide, according to city officials.