Tennessee Pays Dolly Parton Tribute With Helmet Sticker for 2026 Season
The Tennessee Volunteers will honor Dolly Parton with a butterfly-themed helmet sticker on their orange helmets during the 2026 season after Parton’s death at 80. Coach Josh Heupel lauded Parton’s East Tennessee roots, her global impact, and charitable work, noting the sticker recognizes her accomplishments. Parton had a long relationship with Tennessee, including on-campus appearances and a pre-game moment with Peyton Manning; Tennessee opens the season vs Furman.
