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Tennessee honors Dolly Parton with commemorative helmet sticker

9/1/2026

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Volunteers Honor Parton

The University of Tennessee Volunteers will wear a commemorative helmet sticker honoring Dolly Parton this season.
Coach Josh Heupel announced the tribute on August 31, 2026.
The orange-butterfly sticker, featuring Parton's first name in white script, will debut against Furman on September 5, 2026 at Neyland Stadium.
Parton, a Sevier County native who died on August 25, 2026, was celebrated for giving back and representing East Tennessee.

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Volunteers Honor Parton

The University of Tennessee Volunteers will wear a commemorative helmet sticker honoring Dolly Parton this season.
Coach Josh Heupel announced the tribute on August 31, 2026.
The orange-butterfly sticker, featuring Parton's first name in white script, will debut against Furman on September 5, 2026 at Neyland Stadium.
Parton, a Sevier County native who died on August 25, 2026, was celebrated for giving back and representing East Tennessee.

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