Smoky Bears to wear tribute throughout 2026 season honoring school alumna and lasting legacy.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE) — The Sevier County High School Smoky Bears will carry a special piece of school and community history with them throughout the 2026 football season as the team honors one of the school’s most famous graduates, Dolly Parton.
The Smoky Bears will proudly wear a special sticker on the back of their helmets for the remainder of the 2026 season in memory of Parton and her lasting impact on Sevier County and beyond.
The sticker features a guitar pick bearing Parton’s signature along with a butterfly, symbols that celebrate her music, personality and remarkable legacy.
Parton graduated from Sevier County High School, where she also played in the school’s marching band.
Her connection to the school and Sevier County has remained an important part of her story, from her early days growing up in the area to an international career spanning music, entertainment, philanthropy and business.
For the Smoky Bears, the helmet sticker provides a visible tribute to a former student whose influence extends far beyond the football field.
The team will wear the special decal throughout the remainder of the 2026 season as players, coaches and the Sevier County community celebrate Parton’s legacy.
The tribute also serves as a reminder of the Sevier County roots that helped shape one of Tennessee’s most recognizable figures.
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