Dolly Parton Asks Tennessee Lawmakers Not to Build a Statue of Her at Capitol .<br />A bill had recently been introduced by Rep. John Mark Windle to erect a statue in Nashville honoring Parton "for all that she has contributed" to the state.<br />The bill was met with overwhelming support due to Parton's philanthropy and music.<br />She's a caring, compassionate and just a decent person. She takes care of her community, she takes care of her state. And she does it selflessly, Rep. John Mark Windle, to 'The Chattanooga Times Free Press'.<br />Parton, 75, caught wind of the bill <br />and issued a statement on Twitter.<br />Given all that is going on in the world, I don't think putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time, Dolly Parton, via Twitter.<br />The singer, who most recently donated <br />$1 million to fund the coronavirus vaccine, <br />said she'd be open to the idea in the future.<br />I hope, though, that somewhere down the road several years from now or perhaps after I'm gone if you still feel like I deserve it, then I'm certain I will stand proud in our great State Capitol as a grateful Tennessean, Dolly Parton, via Twitter.<br />In the meantime, I'll continue to try to do good work to make this great state proud, Dolly Parton, via Twitter
