AI Dolly Parton tells Arlington kids they don’t have school
For Thursday’s school cancellation, Dolly Parton passed along “news sweeter than a batch of snow cream” that “we won’t be working 9 to 5 tomorrow ’cause it’s a snow day, y’all” to Arlington students. (Photo by Charlie Riedel/AP file; illustration by Nick Lingerfelt/The Daily Memphian)
Snow days are gaining a cult following in Arlington, all because of the “voices” announcing school closings.
Last week, Arlington Community Schools’ parents and students received special phone calls from the voice of Morgan Freeman and Dolly Parton letting them know classes were canceled due to inclement weather.
“The time has come. Snow will soon fall, covering us in a quiet hush,” Freeman said as dramatic music played in the background. “And so tomorrow there will be no school.”
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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