Tennessee Volunteers to honor late Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season
The Tennessee Volunteers will be honoring Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season, coach Josh Heupel announced on Monday. Parton, a Tennessee native, died on Tuesday, Aug. 25 after a brief battle with…
The University of Tennessee's football team plans to honor the late country singer Dolly Parton with a sticker patch on the back of their helmets during the upcoming season. Dolly, a native of Tennessee, passed away on August 25 at the age of 80 after a brief illness. Tennessee coach Josh Heupel announced the tribute on Monday, emphasizing her significance across the world, particularly in her hometown of Sevierville, located about 30 miles east of Knoxville.
Heupel highlighted her philanthropic efforts, including her Imagination Library program that provides free books to children, and her commitment to giving back to her community. Dolly's helmet sticker will feature her iconic butterfly design with "Dolly" written in white at the center. The Volunteers, currently ranked No. 20 in the AP Top 25 preseason poll, welcome Furman for their season opener on Saturday.
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