Nash the Note's UT Vols Adventure: How Football Taught Me to Sing My Song

By Shannon Priestley

When Nash the Note finally gets the chance to see the University of Tennessee Volunteers play in person, he discovers the game is more than just cheering in orange and white. His chorus teacher, Mrs. Harmony, gives the class an important assignment: "If you had the skills of a football player, how could it improve your music?"

As Nash watches the players run, tackle, and work together, he realizes that football and music share the same control, teamwork, and practice are just as important on the stage as they are on the field. And when he is chosen to sing Rocky Top at halftime, Nash must summon the courage, confidence, focus, and strength of a football player to face his fears and sing proudly in front of thousands.

This inspiring story blends the excitement of Tennessee football with the joy of music, showing young readers that lessons from the field can make their songs stronger, braver, and more beautiful. Perfect for Vols fans, music lovers, and children learning how to believe in themselves.

About the Author

Shannon Priestley has been an educator for over two decades, sharing his love of reading and creativity with students of all ages. He has a background in English and children's literature from MTSU and currently teaches high school Reading in Middle Tennessee. Blending his passion for education with a lifelong love of storytelling, Shannon brings warmth and imagination to his books. When he's not teaching or writing, he enjoys traveling with his wife and son, discovering new stories, places, and inspiration along the way.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRLWCXMR
• ISBN13: 9798265882356
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"