"Dolly Parton was a phenomenal Tennessean, probably the best representative we ever had," U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen said.

Neyland Stadium, ahead of the season opener, in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 2, 2026. A portion of the concourse has been widened in Neyland Stadium, in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 2, 2026. A new set of ...

Tennessee deputy athletic director Alicia Longworth explains the new traffic patterns for Tennessee football home games in ...

Alicia Longworth said fans will notice improved clarity from the new sound system at Neyland Stadium this season.

She'd never follow a teleprompter to save her life' 'Dream more.' See Dolly Parton's message to 2009 UT graduates See Dolly ...

School-level TCAP test results are here, and Knox County Schools has shown marked gains over last school year at many of its campuses in core subjects. "Results like these don’t happen by accident," ...

Tennessee basketball freshman Ralph Scott will undergo surgery on Sept. 3 to repair an injured left knee. His recovery will take six to eight months.

Eugene Naughton, president of Dollywood Park and Resorts, announces “In Dolly’s Footsteps” at the DreamSong Theater at Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on Se ...

Dolly Parton is ever-present in Dollywood and Sevierville, and new features will shine a light on her legacy, including a walking tour and stream.

Knox News has been covering Dolly Parton for years. After her death on Aug. 25, 2026, we pulled together our favorite photos of the Tennessee icon.

The college football analyst and Tennessee native said there was "not a dry eye in the house" when Dolly sang "Rocky Top" on ...

John and Geordyn Hayes were wanted on South Carolina charges related to the death of Saylor Hayes, 5. They were arrested in ...