Middle Tennessee to wear Dolly Parton patch in Sept. 5 home opener

The 9/5 date nods to her 1980 hit “9 to 5.”

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 281 min read

Middle Tennessee State football will honor Dolly Parton by wearing a special commemorative jersey patch for its home sea Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Athletics Director Chris Massaro and Beverly Keel unveiled the commemorative design Friday at MTSU’s Center for Popular Music. The first game-worn jersey will enter the center’s collection after the game.

Why it matters: Parton died Tuesday at 80, prompting tributes across Tennessee, including an earlier on-air remembrance. Scoreboard QR codes will direct fans to her Imagination Library, extending the memorial into donations for its book-gifting work.

By the numbers: The white patch carries Parton’s signature and the years 1946-2026.

What to watch: Murray State visits Floyd Stadium for a 6 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 5.

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