“He didn’t want somebody giving him a ticket ‘cause he was Dolly’s husband,” Dolly Parton shared with a smile, revealing that Carl Dean, her famously private husband, used to walk Dollywood incognito—funnel cake in hand—offering tips to improve the park without ever revealing who he was. At Dollywood’s 40th-season opener, Dolly honored his quiet legacy and unveiled a touching tribute now featured in the park. Click here to discover the full story behind the man who shaped Dollywood from the shadows.