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Tennessee football announced plans to honor the late Dolly Parton with a sticker on the back of the Vols helmets during the 2026 season, per coach Josh Heupel.
Parton died on August 25. She was 80.
"All that she's meant across the world, this country, and certainly the Queen of East Tennessee," Heupel said. "A lady that was extremely proud of her roots. You look at her impact, just her ability to give back, make an impact to people, certainly here in East Tennessee. She means a lot to people across this country, but certainly here inside the state of Tennessee, too."
Parton was an entertainment icon who was well-known around the world. But her story started in East Tennessee. She was known for her career as a recording artist, but her philanthropic efforts in recent years never went unnoticed. She was a regular around Tennessee and attended many Vols events.
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Tennessee football announced plans to honor the late Dolly Parton with a sticker on the back of the Vols helmets during the 2026 season, per coach Josh Heupel.
Parton died on August 25. She was 80.
"All that she's meant across the world, this country, and certainly the Queen of East Tennessee," Heupel said. "A lady that was extremely proud of her roots. You look at her impact, just her ability to give back, make an impact to people, certainly here in East Tennessee. She means a lot to people across this country, but certainly here inside the state of Tennessee, too."
Parton was an entertainment icon who was well-known around the world. But her story started in East Tennessee. She was known for her career as a recording artist, but her philanthropic efforts in recent years never went unnoticed. She was a regular around Tennessee and attended many Vols events.
#tennessee #certainly #heupel
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