Lexington restaurant to donate part of proceeds from “9 to 5” Dolly Parton-themed cocktail until Sept. 5

A Lexington restaurant is marking Dolly Parton’s cultural impact with a limited-time promotion tied to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, according to WKYT. From now until Sept. 5, the restaurant will sell a Dolly Parton-themed cocktail called the “9 to 5,” and will donate a portion of the proceeds from each drink sold to the early childhood reading program.

The promotion centers on sales of the signature cocktail, with the amount of the donation described as a portion of 9 to 5 cocktail sales rather than a fixed dollar contribution. The campaign is scheduled to end after Sept. 5, when the restaurant’s limited-run sales window closes.

WKYT reported that the themed drink is being used to support the Imagination Library, a Dolly Parton initiative designed to provide books to children. The restaurant’s stated approach is to connect customer purchases to funding for the program during the promotional period, rather than relying on a one-time event.

While the WKYT report does not describe the restaurant’s internal fundraising structure beyond the proceeds donation, it does specify the timing and the mechanism of the contribution: ongoing donations tied to drink sales across the duration of the promotion. That creates a clear point of reference for customers who may want to participate throughout the week-by-week sales period leading up to Sept. 5.

The announcement also gives the community a specific date to watch, since the donation-linked sales are time-limited. After Sept. 5, the promotion is expected to conclude, and proceeds from the “9 to 5” cocktail would no longer be part of the donation arrangement described by the restaurant.

In the meantime, customers looking to participate will need to align purchases with the hours and availability of the cocktail during the promotional window. The donation arrangement is tied to sales of that specific item, meaning the impact will track with how often the drink is ordered while the campaign remains active.

The restaurant has framed the effort as a community-oriented way to support children’s reading, leveraging a familiar local setting for a national celebrity-associated philanthropic initiative. As the end date approaches, the promotion is likely to provide an easy entry point for local participation in the Imagination Library effort through ordinary patronage.