Dolly Parton to Be Honored by Tennessee Football Team With Special Helmet Decal: ‘The Queen of East Tennessee’

The Volunteers kick off the NCAA football season against Furman on Saturday.

Beloved singer died last week at the age of 80 Parton was born 30 miles from college campus The Tennessee Volunteers will be honoring Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season, the college football team’s head coach, Josh Heupel, announced on Monday. Parton, a Tennessee native, died last week at the age of 80 fr

Tennessee Football Announces Heartfelt Tribute to Dolly Parton  Sports Illustrated

Vols coach Josh Heupel announced the tribute Monday, calling Parton the “queen of east Tennessee.”

The news come after an airport will be renamed for the country music icon.

The country music icon and philanthropist, who died at age 80, maintained deep connections to the university and performed Rocky Top at Neyland Stadium in 2023

August 31, 2026 11:09 AM ET Legendary Dolly Parton will be honored in a star-studded, two-day celebration slated to take place on two continents. Parton’s team informed the Daily Caller Monday that “Dollyfest” The Celebration of a Lifetime,” will unfold over two consecutive weekends in 2027 in Nashville and London “Wha

Nashville’s International Airport could soon bear the name of one of Tennessee’s most beloved daughters. Three days after Dolly Parton died at the age of 80 on 25 August, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he supports a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport in honour of the legendary country singer

Dolly Parton’s home state of Tennessee will pay tribute to the music legend by naming Nashville International Airport after her. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said it was "fitting" that the airport would "bear the name of our state’s favourite daughter."

Dolly Parton recalled being "scared to death" about curtsying when she performed for Queen Elizabeth II during the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977.

Currently there are seven Dolly Parton Imagination Libraries based within Salford.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Friday said he wants to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton.

Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee has declared his support for renaming Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton, days after the beloved singer’s death. “It is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favorite daughter and greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly’s music, ge

"It is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favorite daughter," Governor Bill Lee says in statement

A push by fans to rename Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon’s death.

Dolly Parton, who was born in Tennessee, was deeply associated with the city of Nashville throughout her career and was inducted into its Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 1986

A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon's death.

Nashville International Airport could soon be renamed after Tennessee icon Dolly Parton, the governor and airport announced Friday.

The country music legend previously asked lawmakers to withdraw a bill for a statue of her at the state Capitol in 2021.

As the world mourns Dolly Parton, Tennessee has plans to immortalize the late Queen of Country while welcoming visitors to Music City. On Friday, Gov. Bill Lee’s office announced a partnership with the Nashville International Airport (BNA) in conversations with Parton’s team to rename the airport in honor of the 11x Gr

Families across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.

The decision comes after a social media campaign by fans to change the airport's name to honor Parton after her death. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke with Parton's team about the move this week.

In the days since her death, Dolly Parton has become the most-streamed artist in the world and might be getting an airport named after her. Nicole Valdes has more.

Country music icon, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton dedicated her life to giving back to her home state of Tennessee, and now, three days after her death, her state is ready to give back to her, renewing an earlier proposal to rename the Nashville International Airport in her honor.  Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and

Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee’s governor  Toronto Star

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) announced a proposal Friday to rename Nashville’s airport in honor of Dolly Parton, following the late country music star’s death earlier this week.  “Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state,” Lee said in a statement announcing this proposed change.  “

Long before 80-year-old Parton died Tuesday, fans in January 2025 started an online petition calling for officials to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. It got renewed attention following Parton's death, jumping to more than 155,000 signatures Friday.

Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee’s governor  AP News

The airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee’s governor.

A push by fans to rename Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon’s death

Dolly Parton honoured with Nashville Airport tribute following country icon's death at 80  GB News

Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal  CNN

The plan comes shortly after the country music icon’s death and follows an online petition signed by more than 155,000 fans

Parton was deeply associated with Nashville throughout her career.

Parton was deeply associated with Nashville throughout her career.

Tennessee Gov. Wants To Rename Important Landmark After Dolly Parton  HuffPost

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said it was fitting that the airport would bear the name of the state’s “favourite daughter”.

Tennessee intends to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton, Governor says  Reuters

Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Friday that the state plans to rename Nashville International Airport after country music icon Dolly Parton, calling the move a lasting tribute to her “indelible legacy” and the generations of people she inspired across Tennessee and around the world. Lee said he spoke with

"Sign the petition to make this change a reality. We could all be Departin' from Parton!!" said the Change.org petition.