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Middle Tennessee honors Dolly Parton with jersey patch in season opener

How will Middle Tennessee continue to honor Dolly Parton throughout the season?

The tribute reflects the cultural impact of Dolly Parton on the Volunteer State and its college football programs.

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  1. Dolly Parton Remembered at Tennessee Vols’ First GameDRGNews · Sep 6
  2. WATCH: See All the Dolly Parton Tributes at the Tennessee Volunteers' Season OpenerTaste of Country · Sep 6
  3. 'I Will Always Love You': Tennessee holds multiple tributes for Dolly Partonespn.com · Sep 6
  4. Tennessee Volunteers fans pay incredible tribute to Dolly Parton during season openerwfmd.com · Sep 6
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  1. Tennessee fans delivered an incredible tribute to Dolly PartonYahoo Sports · Sep 6
  2. Tennessee football, band pay homage to Dolly Parton in Week 1ESPN · Sep 6
  3. How Tennessee Volunteers Will Pay Tribute To Dolly Parton 'Every Game This Season'iHeart · Sep 1
  4. Tennessee Volunteers to honor Dolly Parton with helmet sticker this seasonUSA Today · Sep 1
  5. Dolly Parton to Be Honored by Tennessee Volunteers at ‘Every Game This Season’People.com · Sep 1
  6. Dolly decal: Vols to honor late Parton on helmetespn.com · Sep 1

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