KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Dolly Parton has proven once again why she’s a Tennessee treasure by giving back to firefighters who put their lives on the line.
This past week, she presented all of the Sevier County fire chiefs with a $200,000 check from her "My People Fund."
Parton says it's in recognition of their roles as first responders in fighting the devastating 2016 wildfires.
“It’s only fitting that the last of the My People Fund will go to those who were the first to respond to the fires,” Parton said on Saturday.
The money will be used to buy equipment and to fund firefighter training.
Parton started the My People Fund just days after the wildfires initially to help families whose homes were destroyed.
