Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are turning their Nashville bar into a place of giving as they celebrate Dolly Parton and her lifelong commitment to children and literacy.
Their Broadway venue, Friends in Low Places, opened its doors at 10 a.m. for a special daylong event supporting children’s books. The bar will remain open until 2 a.m., with proceeds from the entire 16-hour stretch going toward children’s literacy.
The money raised will be split between the Nashville Public Library and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the beloved program that provides free books to children.
The event gives Nashville residents and visitors another way to take part. Guests can also bring a children’s book of their own and donate it at the venue throughout the day.
That simple invitation makes the celebration about more than raising money. It gives fans an opportunity to personally contribute to a cause closely associated with Parton.
For decades, Dolly has used her platform to encourage children to read and to make books more accessible to families. Her Imagination Library has become one of the most recognizable literacy programs connected to a country music artist.
Now, Brooks and Yearwood are helping continue that spirit in the heart of Nashville.
Located at 411 Broadway, Friends in Low Places is one of the couple’s major Nashville ventures, and the special event transforms the popular Broadway destination into part of a much larger citywide celebration.
Visit Music City has highlighted Brooks and Yearwood as part of the effort to help lead Nashville’s celebration, bringing together the city’s music community, visitors and supporters of children’s literacy.
The event also reflects the long-standing friendship and mutual respect within Nashville’s country music community. Brooks and Yearwood have frequently spoken warmly about their connections with fellow artists, and their decision to dedicate an entire day of business to children’s books gives fans another way to see that spirit in action.
Rather than simply marking the occasion with a concert or appearance, they are using their Broadway location to turn the celebration into something that can directly benefit children.
From the moment the doors opened at 10 a.m. until closing at 2 a.m., the focus remains on giving back.
Fans who visit Friends in Low Places can enjoy the Nashville experience while knowing that the proceeds are supporting two organizations dedicated to getting books into children’s hands.
And for those who want to do even more, bringing a children’s book to donate provides a personal way to participate.
It is a fitting Nashville tribute to Dolly Parton: music, community and books coming together under one roof.
For one full day, Friends in Low Places isn’t just a Broadway bar. It is becoming another place where Dolly’s message of giving children the opportunity to discover the joy of reading can continue.