Vols pay tribute to Dolly Parton with 4th Quarter song, halftime performance

Like many across East Tennessee and the world, the Vols paid tribute to Dolly Parton Saturday with multiple times during their first game of the 2026 season. The first tribute to Dolly came during the Pride of the Southland Band's halftime performance.

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Tennessee Volunteers fans pay incredible tribute to Dolly Parton during season opener

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