THE APEX TIMES
Dolly Parton mural unveiled in Lexington at 705 W. Third St.
The mural, painted by The Art of Kacy, was unveiled Oct. 20, 2026, at a downtown Lexington address, according to a WKYT report.
A new mural featuring Dolly Parton was unveiled in Lexington on Oct. 20, 2026, at 705 W. Third St., according to WKYT. The report said the artwork was installed at the downtown location and presented as a new public-facing piece for the neighborhood.
WKYT identified the mural’s artist as The Art of Kacy and said the project was announced through a social media post. The post, as described by WKYT, indicated that the mural was completed and placed at the 705 W. Third St. site ahead of the public unveiling.
The report did not describe the mural’s dimensions, materials, or commissioning details beyond identifying the address and the artist. It also did not specify whether the artwork is tied to a particular organization, business, or property owner, or whether it will be maintained under a formal public art agreement.
Because the information provided by WKYT centers on the unveiling announcement and the mural’s location and creator, the broader facts around permitting, installation coordination, and any city or property approvals were not included in the available reporting.
Residents and visitors in the area may now view the mural at its downtown address. The next publicly documented step, if any, would depend on additional announcements or updates from the parties involved in commissioning, commissioning oversight, or site management.
The unveiling of the mural adds to Lexington’s visible roster of public art installations in the city’s downtown area, bringing a nationally recognized figure’s likeness to a street-level setting at a specific address that can be visited immediately following the announcement.
Why It Matters
- The mural provides a new public art site in downtown Lexington that residents and visitors can locate and visit at a specific address.
- It highlights the use of publicly visible, street-level art as a community-facing project in the city.
- The reporting does not include details on permitting or oversight, which may matter for how the city and adjacent property are managed going forward.
- Additional information on the project’s commissioning and maintenance arrangements would clarify responsibility for upkeep and any future changes to the artwork.
Key Facts
- A Dolly Parton mural was unveiled in Lexington on Oct. 20, 2026.
- The mural is located at 705 W. Third St.
- WKYT reported the mural was painted by The Art of Kacy.
- The unveiling information was linked to a social media post, as described by WKYT.