The state of Tennessee has announced it will be retiring Dolly Parton’s children’s literacy programs out of respect for her passing. In a move akin to how professional sports leagues retire the jerseys of legends,  Tennessee children are encouraged to stop reading so as to not tarnish the legacy of the country music icon.  “Dolly did so much to get children interested in reading,” Tennessee Governor Bill Lee stated. “It just wouldn’t feel right to…

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