Dolly Parton Takes Heroic Action To Save Tennessee Wildfire Victims The wildfire in Tennessee has spread through Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National park. More than 14,000 people have had to evacuate their homes, and 11 people have lost their lives. There has been shockingly little coverage of the fire through mainstream sources, but one star in the public light is steeping up in a major way. Dolly Partons foundation will reportedly be donating $1,000 a month to all of the families who lost their homes in the fire. They will receive this month each month for six months, or until the victims can get back on their feet. As you may know by now, there have been terrible wildfires in the Great Smoky Mountainsthe same mountains where I grew up and where my people call home, Parton said in a statement on her website. I have always believed that charity begins at home, she continued. Thats why Ive asked my Dollywood Companiesincluding the Dollywood Theme Park and DreamMore Resort; my dinner theater attractions including Dixie Stampede and Lumberjack Adventure; and my Dollywood Foundation to help me establish the My People Fund. Do you applaud Dollys efforts? 