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Vols in the NFL – Week 1
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Vols in the NFL – Week 1

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The NFL season is officially underway with Vols around the league making significant impacts in Week 1. The season opened on Thursday night as the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs and Trey Smith defeated Baltimore 27-20. Alvin Kamara kept the good times rolling in New Orleans as he carried the ball 15…MORE

Nico Iamaleava Named Manning Award Star of the Week
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Nico Iamaleava Named Manning Award Star of the Week

NEW ORLEANS – The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced Monday that Tennessee redshirt freshman Nico Iamaleava is one of eight FBS quarterbacks recognized as Manning Stars of the Week. College football fans can follow the Manning Award on social media (@ManningAward) or visit allstatesugarbowl.org to vote for what they think was the best performance from…MORE

Nico Iamaleava, Cooper Mays Earn SEC Weekly Honors
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Nico Iamaleava, Cooper Mays Earn SEC Weekly Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After Tennessee’s dominant performance against NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday that a pair of Tennessee football players earned weekly recognition from the league office. Redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava was tabbed SEC Freshman of the Week for the second week in a row, while senior center Cooper Mays garnered SEC…MORE

Sampson, #14/12 Vols Run Wild in Duke’s Mayo Classic

Sampson, #14/12 Vols Run Wild in Duke’s Mayo Classic

Game Recap: Football | September 07, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Junior running back Dylan Sampson delivered another sensational performance, and 12th-ranked Tennessee’s stellar defense shut down the 23rd-ranked NC State Wolfpack, 51-10, at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night. Sampson amassed 132 yards on 20 carries, scoring twice on the ground. It marked his second consecutive game with…MORE

Market Square Madness Set for Oct. 18
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Market Square Madness Set for Oct. 18

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s and women’s basketball programs will host the third annual Market Square Madness event Oct. 18, as announced Wednesday morning. Held at Market Square in downtown Knoxville, fewer than 1.5 miles north of the Tennessee campus, festivities will officially begin at 7:30 p.m. Starting 30 minutes earlier, at 7…MORE

Receivers & Secondary Look to Carry Positive Momentum Into Ranked Battle Against #24/23 NC State
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Receivers & Secondary Look to Carry Positive Momentum Into Ranked Battle Against #24/23 NC State

FootballSeptember 03, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As game prep for No. 24/23 NC State continues, wide receiver’s coach Kelsey Pope and secondary coach Willie Martinez, along with select players met with the media on Tuesday afternoon following practice at Haslam Field. No. 14/12 Tennessee will look to carry over its momentum on both sides of the ball from last…MORE

#15 Vols Locked In on Primetime Battle with #24 NC State
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#15 Vols Locked In on Primetime Battle with #24 NC State

FootballSeptember 02, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following another successful season opener under head coach Josh Heupel, No. 15/15 Tennessee was back to work on Monday morning as it begins prepping for a ranked matchup against No. 24/22 NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Classic on Saturday night in Charlotte. The Vols opened their 2024 campaign with an…MORE

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

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

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 28th, 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)

Friday, May 2nd. Avalon Country Club. Benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Check out the AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS!

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!