Fans will have another way to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton this weekend as two of her best-known films return to theaters across Middle Tennessee. More Entertainment News
AMC Theatres and Regal are screening “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “Steel Magnolias” following Parton’s death on Aug. 25 at age 80. The screenings are part of a growing number of tributes honoring the Tennessee icon’s music, film career and philanthropy.
At AMC Thoroughbred 20 in Franklin, both movies are being offered as part of AMC’s Fan Faves programming. “Steel Magnolias” screened earlier in the day on Friday and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” screens at 4 p.m. The theater is located at 633 Frazier Drive in Franklin.
AMC has said the two films are returning to approximately 200 theaters nationwide, with screenings continuing through Sept. 2 at participating locations.
Regal is also holding a special Dolly Parton tribute across Tennessee this weekend, with proceeds benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation.
“The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” will screen Saturday, Aug. 29, followed by “Steel Magnolias” on Sunday, Aug. 30. Tickets are $9.25, and 100% of proceeds from the Tennessee screenings will benefit the literacy program Parton founded.
Nashville-area Regal locations participating include:
Regal Hollywood – Nashville
719 Thompson Lane, Nashville
Regal Green Hills
3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville
Regal Opry Mills
570 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville
Regal Providence
401 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet
Regal Opry Mills has both films listed as part of its weekend schedule, with “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” scheduled for Saturday and “Steel Magnolias” scheduled for Sunday. Exact showtimes may vary by theater and are available through Regal’s ticketing system.
In “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” Parton stars alongside Burt Reynolds as Miss Mona, while “Steel Magnolias” features Parton as Truvy Jones alongside Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah and Olympia Dukakis.
The screenings give fans a chance to gather once again in Parton’s home state and revisit another part of her extraordinary career — this time through two of her most memorable movie roles.
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