The country music legend died on August 25 at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, and now, just days after her passing, a lawmaker in the singer's home state is proposing a new law to dedicate an entire day in September to Parton.

According to Live Now Fox, State Senator Jessie Seal of New Tazewell, Tennessee, has plans to make September 25 Dolly Parton Day.

Born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, in 1946, Seal called Parton "one of the most legendary Tennesseans of all time".

As for the significance behind the suggested date, the abbreviated 9/25 holiday would be a nod to Parton's iconic 1980 hit "9 to 5."

"Dolly will go down as one of the most legendary Tennesseans of all time. Not only will her music stand the test of time, but so will her legacy of faith and kindness," Seal told Live Now Fox.

Seal said the annual celebration of Parton's life will allow people from Tennessee to pay their respects and enjoy the musician's storied career, while also inviting visitors from around the country and the world to pay homage to the "Jolene" crooner.

"While every day is a fitting day to honor Dolly, '9 to 5 Day' will give Tennesseans an opportunity each year to set aside a little extra time to listen to one of her most iconic songs and reflect on the once-in-a-century legend," the Senator continued.

Though September 25 is just weeks away, the new Dolly Parton Day won't be made official until next year, should Seal's proposals go through. The Senator told the outlet he plans to put the proposals forward for consideration in the 2027 legislative session, which will begin on January 12 of next year.

September 25 would mark a second day dedicated to Parton. Earlier this year, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee declared January 19, 2026, Dolly Parton Day to mark the icon's 80th birthday.

Plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Parton are also in the works, with Lee and airport officials confirming in a statement days after Parton's death that the transport hub will be renamed Dolly Parton International Airport.

"Dolly Parton's extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state. From her rural mountain home in East Tennessee to global stages, Dolly carried the Volunteer Spirit with her," the statement from Lee read. "At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state's favorite daughter and greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly's music, generosity, faith, and kindness."