Tennessee Volunteers fans pay incredible tribute to Dolly Parton during season opener
All 102,000 fans at Neyland Stadium sang Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" in unison as Tennessee football honored the late country icon.
TL;DR
- Tennessee Volunteers football team honored Dolly Parton during their season opener.
- Players wore special orange butterfly decals with Parton's name on their helmets.
- 102,000 fans in Neyland Stadium sang Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" together.
- The team played "My Tennessee Mountain Home" during the fourth quarter, replacing the usual Morgan Wallen song.
- Head coach Josh Heupel spoke about Parton's impact and pride in her roots.