category: Campus News 1990: The year Dolly Parton visited Mossy Creek category: Campus News | August 26, 2026 It was 1990. President George H. W. Bush had completed his first year in the Oval Office. The Hubble Space Telescope launched into orbit. The movie “Dances with Wolves” opened in theaters, while “Law & Order” and “Beverly Hills, 90210” debuted on televisions across the country.On Carson-Newman’s campus, there were 2,123 full-time students. Dr. Cordell Maddox was serving as C-N’s 20th president, and Carson-Newman football was still celebrating its 1989 National Championship.It was also the year that country music legend and East Tennessee native Dolly Parton was on campus to receive an honorary doctorate from Carson-Newman… Full video of Dr. Dolly Parton’s address on October 21, 1990, at Burke-Tarr Stadium.
Campus News Students to benefit from Carson-Newman, Walters State partnership Carson-Newman University and Walters State Community College are partnering to the benefit of students seeking four-year degrees. The two institutions signed articulation agreements covering six programs that will allow for […]
Campus News Faith leads Eagles football players to “biggest victory” Though temperatures pushed toward 90 degrees on Carson-Newman University’s campus, it did little to deter an Aug. 19 gathering at historic Mossy Creek. The assembly witnessed a life-changing event for […]
Campus News University honors faculty, staff service Carson-Newman University honored members of its faculty and staff for their years of service. The recognition came during an Aug. 18 President’s Welcome and Worship event on campus. Pictured left […]
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