@knoxnews: The Pride of the Southland Band honored the late Dolly Parton during halftime of Tennessee football's season opener, performing, "I Will Always Love You," for the sold-out Neyland Stadium crowd. The tribute included band members spelling out "Dolly" on the field, creating a memorable salute to the East Tennessee icon during the Vols' home opener against Furman. Read more about the tribute at the link in our bio. #DollyParton #TennesseeFootball #SEC

Jackie D'Alonzo :

so nervous for this formation

Lefty Chubs :

I’m not the only one who got nervous there for a few seconds right?

adires2026 :

Shame on ESPN for not airing this so we could all see it

hjscomet1968❌ :

I’m a bama girl but I’ll sing rocky top for this. 😭😭🥰

amypowell87 :

Just remember they learned this in days.

theuppercasequeen :

Oh...ok....cause I was worried....

SunflowerGirl🌻🌻🌻 :

jdccon325 :

We all saw it

laziedayz49 :

This is impressive! That is so much work in such a short amount of time. Bravo

💫Wolfee💫 :

Dolly, Tenn will always love you 🪽🦋🪽🦋🪽🦋

AnnPashon :

This is so awesome and amazing 🥰 may Dolly R.I.P.

MadMajor :

Florida state university also did a Dolly tribute. R.I.P. a legend

WeThePeople🇺🇸💙 :

I had stopped crying a couple of days ago now here I go again. 😭 Rest in peace, Dolly 🦋

Jay Fizzle :

Way to go Tennessee! Love you for this from Ole Miss fan- Hotty Toddy

jacquesand :

Omg. Thst is just incredible and beautiful !!!!!!!!!wow.

Fla teacher mama 🦩 🍎 :

They basically made that happen with no notice in a week. That was amazing.

Michael T Lyda :

That is a beautiful moment! may the well earned queen of country music R.I.P.

HS❤️ :

Dolly loving this watching from heaven ❤️

TheBone83@FL :

Instead of marching 8-5, did they march 9-5?

👣 Barefoot Gabbie 👣 :

beeeeee careful

Jude 🏝 :

pjdrussell :

Shit, made me cry AGAIN!! BEAUTIFUL!!

Bellamy Dawes :

Dolly would be so proud of this