NEW: Peyton Manning Donates Private Jet to Tennessee Volunteers in Jaw-Dropping Display of Volunteer Spirit
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In a gesture that left fans speechless and the Tennessee athletic department soaring, NFL legend Peyton Manning has donated a private jet to the University of Tennessee Volunteers, solidifying his legacy not only as a football icon but as the embodiment of Volunteer pride.
The donation — valued in the multi-million dollar range — will be used to support Tennessee’s athletics in a game-changing way, primarily for recruiting, coaching travel, and administrative support, streamlining the program’s logistics and giving the Vols a clear edge over rivals.
🛩️ “With Wings of Love”
The aircraft, painted with Tennessee’s signature orange and white and inscribed with the phrase “With Wings of Love”, symbolizes what Peyton called his “lifelong gratitude” to the university that helped shape him.
> “Tennessee gave me everything,” Manning said in a brief statement. “This is my way of giving back — not just to a team, but to a family and a state that means everything to me.”
🟠 A Historic Moment for Rocky Top
Sources inside the athletic department say the gift was kept under wraps until this week, when the official transfer of ownership was completed. The move is being hailed as one of the most generous and symbolic acts by any former collegiate athlete in recent memory.
Athletic Director Danny White called it “transformational,” noting, “It’s not just about the jet — it’s about what it represents: loyalty, legacy, and the power of a true Volunteer.”
✈️ Forever Flying
With this historic donation, Peyton Manning once again lifts Rocky Top to new heights — this time, quite literally. For Tennessee fans, it’s another unforgettable chapter in the story of a man whose heart still beats orange.
Forever grateful. Forever flying.
