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Bailey Phillips' Tennessee football dream showcased on ESPN’s My Wish

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Bailey Phillips' Tennessee football dream showcased on ESPN’s My Wish

Summary

Bailey Phillips, a 16-year-old from Powell, Tennessee, had her dream of experiencing a gameday at Neyland Stadium featured on ESPN’s 'My Wish' series. The segment aired on July 23, 2026, and showcased her two-day experience with the Tennessee Volunteers, including meeting head coach Josh Heupel and leading the Pride of the Southland Band. Phillips, who has cystinosis and underwent a kidney transplant in 2024, enjoyed a personalized gameday filled with memorable moments. A local watch party was organized by Make-A-Wish of East Tennessee to celebrate the broadcast of her story.

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Key Details

•Bailey Phillips is a passionate Tennessee Volunteers fan.
•She spent time with players and coaches at Neyland Stadium.
•The story aired as part of ESPN’s My Wish series.
•Phillips was diagnosed with cystinosis at birth.
•Make-A-Wish organized a watch party for the local community.

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11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Powell teen’s Tennessee Football dream featured on ESPN’s ‘My Wish’ series

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An East Tennessee teen’s ultimate Neyland Stadium gameday experience reached national airwaves on Thursday as part of ESPN’s “My Wish” series. Make-A-Wish of East Tennessee held a local watch party as the story of 16-year-old Bailey Phillips made its on-air debut. The Powell teen and passionate Volunteer fan spent two days […]
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