NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough
Artist completes Dolly Parton mural in Tampa Heights
Artist Cam Parker finished a mural honoring Dolly Parton on the side of a Tampa Heights business two weeks before the icon's death. The project was completed over eight days and was acknowledged by Parton's representatives prior to her passing.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
The mural serves as a new piece of public art in Tampa Heights, reflecting the cultural impact of the late music icon on local residents.
Key Facts
- Artist Cam Parker completed a mural of Dolly Parton on the side of Robertson Billiard Supplies on North Franklin Street.
- The mural was finished approximately two weeks before Parton's death.
- The painting process took eight days to complete.
- Parton's representatives contacted the artist to express her appreciation for the mural before she died.
- Dolly Parton died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFOX 13“News outlet reporting the story.”personDolly Parton“Country music icon and subject of the mural.”personCam Parker“Artist who painted the mural.”locationNorth Franklin Street“Street where the mural is located.”organizationRobertson Billiard Supplies“Location of the mural in Tampa Heights.”