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UPDATED Sep 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Sep 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Vols honor Dolly Parton with halftime tribute
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Knoxville’s Tennessee Volunteers paid tribute to Dolly Parton during their 2026 season opener. The Pride of the Southland Band included Parton-themed elements in its halftime performance, and additional tributes were shown multiple times during the game.
WHO: Tennessee Volunteers; Pride of the Southland Band; Dolly Parton
WHAT: The Vols incorporated Dolly Parton tributes into their first game of the 2026 season, including a Parton-themed halftime performance by the Pride of the Southland Band.
WHEN: Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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