Smokey (mascot) - Wikipedia
Smokey is the mascot of the University of Tennessee sports teams. These teams, named "The Volunteers" and nicknamed "the Vols", use both a live and a costumed version of Smokey. There is a Bluetick Coonhound mascot who leads the Vols onto the field for football games.
NCAA: Why is University of Tennessee called the Volunteers?
Mar 17, 2019 — The university has three mascots, the fluffy one, the furry one and the man. Smokey (the mascot) Smokey is the most recognizable mascot at UT and has been elected to the Mascot Hall of Fame (yes...
Mascots - University of Tennessee Athletics
Sep 28, 2018 — No game day is complete unless Tennessee's trio of mascots have fired up the crowd or led one of their favorite cheers. But Smokey, Junior Smokey, and Davy Crockett.
What to know about University of Tennessee's mascot, Smokey
Sep 24, 2021 — Smokey X is set to retire as the iconic University of Tennessee mascot. And Smokey XI, another bluetick coonhound, will make his debut in fall of 2022 as the latest top dog on campus. You can...
Tennessee Volunteers - Wikipedia
The Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Volunteers are the 20 male and female varsity intercollegiate athletics programs that represent the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Volunteers compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
History of the Tennessee Volunteers Mascot - College Football …
Feb 14, 2023 — The Volunteers’ mascot is a dog named Smokey. The live-action mascot, a breed called the Bluetick Coonhound, has been a part of Tennessee tradition since 1953 when a contest was held between multiple dogs during the halftime of the Mississippi State game following local newspaper advertisements.
Evolution of Smokey Mascot Through the Years - News
Oct 31, 2023 — Smokey’s earliest human namesakes certainly looked nothing like a Bluetick Coonhound! The canine Smokey himself joined the team in 1953. After some deliberation, the UT Pep Club settled on a hound as the most appropriate mascot for the Volunteers — narrowly besting the Tennessee Walking Horse.
A timeline of UT’s beloved ‘Smokey': From 1953 to present
5 days ago — Smokey X, mascot of the Tennessee Volunteers watches the game from the sidelines against UMass at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Adrien Terricabras / The Daily Beacon The current Smokey, Smokey X, has been reigning since 2013 …
Tennessee Traditions - University of Tennessee Athletics
Jun 14, 2017 — The Hudson's son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Cindy Hudson, now continue the family tradition of providing the University of Tennessee with its living mascot for future generations of Big Orange fans to enjoy.
Smokey: The Top Dog — Our Tennessee
Jan 8, 2008 — Smokey IX is the current real-life mascot. The Vicarses moved to Tennessee in 1984. The boys’ mother, Michele Vicars, saw her first UT game while she was 8 months pregnant with Adam. She says the family immediately became “diehard” fans. They have season tickets for football and men’s basketball.
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