Dolly Parton's Childhood Home in TN

Is it still there? A look at the icon's real Tennessee mountain home

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It's no secret that Dolly Parton came from humble beginnings

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Is it still there? A look at the icon's real Tennessee mountain home

Dolly Parton's Childhood Home in TN

It's no secret that Dolly Parton came from humble beginnings

It's no secret that Dolly Parton came from humble beginnings

But did you know her real childhood home still sits in the Great Smoky Mountains of TN?

But did you know her real childhood home still sits in the Great Smoky Mountains of TN?

Dolly owns it and jokes that she's spent millions making the home look as poor as it once did

Dolly owns it and jokes that she's spent millions making the home look as poor as it once did

Although the real home is closed to the general public ...

Although the real home is closed to the general public ...

There's an exact replica at her theme park, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN

There's an exact replica at her theme park, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN

It's decorated with real items from her childhood ...

It's decorated with real items from her childhood ...

And designed by her mother Avie Lee and brother Bobby

And designed by her mother Avie Lee and brother Bobby

Learn more about Dolly Parton's childhood home (and see a video tour!)

Learn more about Dolly Parton's childhood home (and see a video tour!)