Vols Honor Dolly Parton in Historic Game | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee Volunteers kicked off their 2026 season with a Dolly Parton tribute that turned the stadium into a musical celebration — from helmet decals to karaoke cams blasting “I Will Always Love You,” to the Pride of the Southland playing her hits, fans and players honored the icon in style. The surprise fourth-quarter anthem “My Tennessee Mountain Home” sent chills through the crowd, proving Dolly’s legacy lives on loud and proud in her home state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f3259e41f007885