The late, great Dolly Parton loved her Tennessee Volunteers, and the football team will honor her memory with a special helmet sticker this upcoming season.
The Sevierville native is as synonymous with the region as Vols football, so it's beyond fitting that Tennessee players will wear a Dolly-inspired butterfly sticker on their helmets this season to recognize the legendary musician.
REMEMBERING DOLLY:
Dolly Parton sang "Rocky Top" at the UT game after Peyton Manning escorted her outWe're sure this won't be the only way Neyland Stadium will recognize Parton this season, but this is a really cool way to instantly honor her memory in every Vols game this season. We're sure Dolly would be really proud to see this.
For Dolly. 🦋 A commemorative helmet
sticker will be worn to honor Dolly Parton for every game this season. pic.twitter.com/A1mBw9ZqxZ
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) August 31, 2026
Kudos to Tennessee for making sure they honor Parton's memory right off the bat.
When does Tennessee open the season?
The team plays Furman at home on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, which can be streamed on the ESPN app with a subscription.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Tennessee football finds special way to honor Dolly Parton this season
