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AP, Coaches Tab Dylan Sampson As SEC Offensive Player of the Year
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AP, Coaches Tab Dylan Sampson As SEC Offensive Player of the Year

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference office announced Wednesday afternoon that Tennessee junior running back Dylan Sampson was selected by the league’s head coaches as the 2024 SEC Offensive Player of the Year. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native received the same recognition from the Associated Press, becoming the second Vol in three years to sweep the awards as…MORE

Iamaleava Named Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Finalist
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Iamaleava Named Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Finalist

HONOLULU — Redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been named a finalist for the 2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday. Selected from a watch list of nearly 100 players, Iamaleava is one of eight finalists for the award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding college…MORE

#1 Vols Post 75-62 Win over Miami in Jimmy V Classic
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#1 Vols Post 75-62 Win over Miami in Jimmy V Classic

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | December 10, 2024 NEW YORK – Facing a non-conference opponent as the No. 1 men’s basketball team in the nation for the first time in program history, the University of Tennessee defeated Miami, 75-62, Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier scored a game-high 22 points for top-ranked Tennessee (9-0), which…MORE

Cooper Mays Tabbed Rimington Trophy Finalist
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Cooper Mays Tabbed Rimington Trophy Finalist

NEW YORK — The Boomer Esiason Foundation announced Monday that Tennessee senior Cooper Mays is a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, which annually recognizes the most outstanding center in college football. Mays becomes the first player in Tennessee history to be named a Rimington Trophy finalist since the award’s inception in 2000. He is one of three final candidates…MORE

CFP Bound: No. 9 Seed Tennessee To Clash With No. 8 Seed Ohio State in Columbus on Dec. 21
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CFP Bound: No. 9 Seed Tennessee To Clash With No. 8 Seed Ohio State in Columbus on Dec. 21

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following the second 10-win regular season in three years under head coach Josh Heupel, the seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers have officially punched their ticket to their first College Football Playoff. The ninth-seeded Volunteers will travel to take on eighth-seeded Ohio State at 8 p.m. ET in the first round of the College Football Playoff on…MORE

Lady Vols Knock Off #17/20 Iowa In Big Apple, 78-68
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Lady Vols Knock Off #17/20 Iowa In Big Apple, 78-68

Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | December 07, 2024 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Tennessee picked up its first ranked win of the season and improved to 7-0, knocking off No. 17/20 Iowa, 78-68, at the Barclays Center in the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic on Saturday night. The Lady Vols, who only shot 39 percent for the game, rode…MORE

VFL Eric Berry To Be Recognized As SEC Legend In Atlanta
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VFL Eric Berry To Be Recognized As SEC Legend In Atlanta

ATLANTA – Two-time unanimous first-team All-America defensive back and College Football Hall of Famer Eric Berry will be recognized on the 2024 SEC Football Legends Class in Atlanta surrounding SEC Championship weekend. The 2024 Football Legends class includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the sport at…MORE

Hoops Central: #3 Tennessee vs. Syracuse
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Hoops Central: #3 Tennessee vs. Syracuse

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Off to its fourth 7-0 start since the turn of the century, including the second time in five years, the third-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball takes the floor Tuesday night, facing Syracuse at Food City Center in the annual SEC/ACC Challenge. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. GAMEDAY TIMES & BROADCAST INFO Fans can catch Tuesday’s game…MORE

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Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

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Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 29, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

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Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Don’t miss all the exciting events that Dogwood Arts has to offer in April! Chalk Walk, Dogwood Trails, Spring Featured Gardens, The Dogwood Arts Festival and More!