Key Facts

• Dolly Parton was a famous singer from Sevierville, Tennessee, near the University of Tennessee.
• She died last week at the age of 80 from cancer.
• The Volunteers’ coach, Josh Heupel, announced the team will wear a helmet sticker to honor her.
• The sticker is orange and features a butterfly similar to the Dollywood theme park logo, with “Dolly” written in the center.
• Parton was known for giving back to her community, including through her Imagination Library charity that provides free books to children.
• She had a close connection to the university, having performed there and led the crowd in the song “Rocky Top.”
• The Tennessee Volunteers open their season against Furman on Saturday.