Dolly Parton Has 'Big News' About Her Upcoming Hotel, Museum — See Photos

Dolly Parton shared a new update on her upcoming Life of Many Colors Museum and SongTeller Hotel, which are both slated to open next year in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

Parton, 79, will open both attractions under the same roof in June 2026, per a press release issued Wednesday (October 29) to announce reservations and pre-sale tickets are now available. The SongTeller hotel will include “245 uniquely designed rooms and suites,” and “an immersive one-of-a-kind experience with Southern-inspired charm, rich storytelling around every corner, and two original live music venues, Parton’s Live and Jolene’s—featuring performances from some of Nashville’s most talented artists with tasty cocktails and elevated Nashville-inspired cuisine,” the release states. Parton will uniquely share stories about her life and career int he Life of Many Colors Museum. The museum will be available on the third floor of the hotel, exceeding 20,000 square feet.

“I am very excited about the opening of my Nashville hotel and museum next year!” Parton said in a statement). “Broadway has become such a hub of tourism, this felt like the right time to bring something special to all the wonderful activity in Nashville. I’ve always dreamed of being able to create something here in Music City and I know we’ve found the perfect addition to the city I call home.

“This museum is a place where folks can see my journey through my own eyes—every color, every story, and every dream that brought me here,” Parton added. “I can’t wait to welcome visitors from around the world to Nashville to share in my life of many colors.”

Parton’s soon-to-debut Life of Many Colors Museum will be open alongside her Journey of a Seeker exhibit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Parton marked the opening of that exhibit earlier this year. Some of the items on display include Parton’s first draft of handwritten lyrics of “Jolene,” the wardrobe from her 9 to 5 film in the 1980s, a custom-built banjo and more. Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker is open now through September 2026.

See the renderings of the upcoming Life of Many Colors Museum and SongTeller Hotel below.