Overview
A Dolly-Inspired Walking Murder Mystery in Corktown! WWDD? What Would Dolly Do if a crooked, sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a music producer suddenly turned up dead in Corktown?
She would tease her hair, grab her rhinestone magnifying glass and solve the murder, of course!
Dolly is stepping into the role of detective—and she needs your help! Join us for a sparkling, sassy and delicious walking murder mystery filled with suspicious characters, outrageous motives, hidden clues and three tasty Corktown stops.
EVEN BETTER: A portion of the tour proceeds will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, helping provide books to children and inspiring a lifelong love of reading!
FIRST STOP: SLOW’S BBQ
Question your first suspect while enjoying a sampler plate featuring:
• One slider
• Two ribs
• One side
• A special Pink Dolly Drink - A non-alcoholic Pink Dolly Drink is available with advance notice. Please let us know if you would prefer a non-alcohlic beverage.
SECOND STOP: NEMO’S
The mystery continues with another suspicious character, another round of clues and:
• Half of a large Bavarian pretzel
• One drink - A non-alcoholic beverage is available with advance notice. Please let us know if you would prefer a non-alcohlic beverage.
FINAL STOP: MOMENTO GELATO
Enjoy a small dish of gelato or sorbet as the clues come together, accusations are made and Dolly reveals the killer!
But don’t just attend the mystery—GET INTO THE DOLLY SPIRIT!
We want big blonde wigs, rhinestones, fringe, sequins, pink, denim, cowboy boots and enough sparkle to be seen from Tennessee! Dressing up is encouraged, but not required.
Come glamorous. Come suspicious. Come hungry. Come ready to help put books into the hands of children!
Just remember: when life gives you a murder mystery, put on some rhinestones and investigate!
Seats will be limited, so make your reservations early. This is one Corktown mystery you do not want to miss!
WWDD? She’d book the tour—and help a child discover the joy of reading!
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