TN Writers | TN Stories: Mary Ellen Pethel, Ph.D. and Don Cusic, "Howdy! The Minnie Pearl Story"
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Details
Throughout her career, Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon skillfully balanced her dual roles as Minnie and Sarah. Whether at the Opry, on the road, or on Hee Haw, Minnie remained a trusted friend to female performers like Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, and Reba McEntire. As k.d. lang noted, “Minnie understood where country music needed to go and who it needed to embrace. She was a visionary.” Rich with 155 historic photographs, this definitive biography covers the many chapters of Sarah Cannon’s life. Drawing from archives and interviews with those who knew her, "Howdy! The Minnie Pearl Story" captures not only Cannon’s enduring humor and impact, but also the woman behind the laughter.
