See inside Dolly Parton’s childhood home, a 2-room log cabin where she lived with her 11 siblings

• Dollywood, the late Dolly Parton’s Tennessee theme park, features a replica of her childhood home.
• The original two-room log cabin near Sevierville, Tennessee, had no electricity or running water.
• Parton’s brother built the Dollywood version, and her mother designed the interior for authenticity.

The dining area featured a small table and a wood-burning stove.

In the kitchen and pantry, many of the items came from the original Parton family home.

The kitchen featured dishes, cast-iron pans, and a butter churner.

The log cabin only had one bedroom.

Photos of Parton’s parents, Avie Lee Owens and Robert Lee Parton, hung above the bed.

Parton had a long, successful career after her humble beginnings, but she stayed true to her Tennessee mountain home roots.

After graduating from Sevier County High School in 1964, Parton moved to Nashville and began her long, record-breaking career, which made her a cultural icon. She died in Nashville on August 25, 2026.

Editor’s Note: This story was first published in January 2023 and was updated in August 2026.