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EIGHT VFLS COMPLETE NBA SUMMER LEAGUE ACTION
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EIGHT VFLS COMPLETE NBA SUMMER LEAGUE ACTION

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Eight former University of Tennessee men’s basketball players wrapped up play at the 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas this past weekend, with six averaging at least 12.8 PPG over the course of the 11-day event. Jordan Bowden | Atlanta Hawks3 GP, 13.3 PPG, 25.8 MPG, 34.8 3P%, 3.7 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.7…MORE

Vitello Recognized by D1Baseball.com, Earns Third National Coach of the Year Honor this Year
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Vitello Recognized by D1Baseball.com, Earns Third National Coach of the Year Honor this Year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the third time this year, Tennessee’s Tony Vitello was named the nation’s top collegiate baseball coach, this time earning D1Baseball.com National Coach of the Year honors. Vitello, who led the Volunteers to their first national title in program history last month, was also named the National Coach of the Year by Baseball America and…MORE

Todd Helton immortalized in Baseball Hall of Fame
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Todd Helton immortalized in Baseball Hall of Fame

Helton becomes first former Tennessee Vol enshrined in Cooperstown Courtesy / WVLT Volunteer TV Sports By John Sartori COOPERSTOWN, NY (WVLT) – There may not have been a tougher moment in Todd Helton’s baseball life than what he had to do on Sunday in front of thousands in Cooperstown, New York. It’s something the Vol For…MORE

VOLS IN PRO BASEBALL: VFLS SHINING AS SECOND HALF OF SEASON GETS UNDERWAY
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VOLS IN PRO BASEBALL: VFLS SHINING AS SECOND HALF OF SEASON GETS UNDERWAY

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the second half of the 2024 season kicking off Friday afternoon, former Tennessee Volunteers across the nation continue to well-represent their alma mater throughout the professional ranks, including one’s upcoming enshrinement into the sport’s lore forever. Garrett Crochet’s meteoric rise has been the talk of baseball through the first half of the…MORE

LADY VOL HOOPS SLATE TO INCLUDE WEST PALM BEACH CLASSIC
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LADY VOL HOOPS SLATE TO INCLUDE WEST PALM BEACH CLASSIC

The University of Tennessee women’s basketball team is set to travel to Florida just prior to the school’s winter break, as it will compete in the 2024 West Palm Beach Classic on Dec. 20 and 21. Opponents, game times and broadcast information will be released later for the event, which will be held on Massimino…MORE

Lady Vols In The WNBA Update: July 18, 2024
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Lady Vols In The WNBA Update: July 18, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s last three WNBA first-round picks shined brightly on July 16, as they combined for 48 points in Seattle’s 89-83 victory over Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena in downtown L.A. The trio helped their teams close out the season’s first half prior to the league’s extended break for the All-Star Game in Phoenix,…MORE

VITELLO TABBED NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR BY BASEBALL AMERICA
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VITELLO TABBED NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR BY BASEBALL AMERICA

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee baseball skipper Tony Vitello added another honor to his already lengthy list when he was named the 2024 National Coach of the Year by Baseball America on Thursday. Vitello, who was also named the ABCA National Coach of the Year in June, led the Volunteers to their first National Championship in program history, as…MORE

Look Back at #SECMD24 in Dallas
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Look Back at #SECMD24 in Dallas

FootballJuly 16, 2024 DALLAS – SEC Football Media Days were held in the Lone Star State for the first time, with Tennessee making the rounds on the event’s second day. Fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel, senior center Cooper Mays, senior linebacker Keenan Pili and senior defensive tackle Omari Thomas represented the Vols at the Omni Dallas on Wednesday. The quartet spent the…MORE

Vols at #SECMD24 Tuesday in Dallas
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Vols at #SECMD24 Tuesday in Dallas

DALLAS – Football season has arrived for Tennessee as the Volunteers take their turn at 2024 SEC Football Media Day on Tuesday at the Omni in downtown Dallas. Tennessee will be represented by fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel, senior center Cooper Mays, senior linebacker Keenan Pili and senior defensive tackle Omari Thomas. The experienced trio of players has served as game…MORE

2024 MLB DRAFT CENTRAL: FOUR MORE VOLS SELECTED ON DAY 2
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2024 MLB DRAFT CENTRAL: FOUR MORE VOLS SELECTED ON DAY 2

FORT WORTH, Texas – Four more Tennessee Vols were selected on day two of the 2024 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Monday, giving them an NCAA-best eight total draft picks through the first 10 rounds. 🚨MLB DRAFT PICKS BY SCHOOL (Thru Day 2)🚨 Tennessee 8LSU 7Arkansas 6Florida State 6Mississippi State 6Oklahoma 6Oklahoma State 6Vanderbilt…MORE

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Historic Old North Knoxville’s Victorian Holiday Home Tour

Historic Old North Knoxville’s Victorian Holiday Home Tour

Make plans now to join us for the 34th Annual Victorian Holiday Home Tour on December 7th & 8th 2024! Old North Knoxville features beautiful homes built in the Queen Anne, Craftsman/Bungalow, Neoclassical Revival, and American Four Square style.

Light the World Giving Machines in Knoxville

Light the World Giving Machines in Knoxville

The Light the World Giving Machines are coming to Downtown Knoxville on Wednesday, November 20th across from DiCarlo’s Pizza- 524 S. Gay St. and will be there until December 3rd.