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Trio of Vols on 2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List
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Trio of Vols on 2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List

HONOLULU, Hawaii – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame revealed on Thursday that Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava, linebacker Keenan Pili and defensive lineman Jaxson Moi were selected to the 2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity.…MORE

Lindsey Nelson Stadium Construction Updates For 2025
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Lindsey Nelson Stadium Construction Updates For 2025

Tennessee baseball is committed to providing Vol Nation with an unparalleled gameday experience and to building one of the nation’s finest college baseball venues, home of the 2024 National Champions. While our original aim was to unveil this experience for the 2025 season, ongoing renovations will continue until 2026. “Our staff and I appreciate Vol Nation for all…MORE

Secondary Unit Thrives On Cohesion, Competition Through 10 Fall Practices
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Secondary Unit Thrives On Cohesion, Competition Through 10 Fall Practices

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s revamped secondary was the topic of conversation on Monday after the Vols completed their 10th practice of preseason training camp. Defensive backs coach Willie Martinez spoke to local reporters about his unit’s cohesiveness, competition and consistency through the first two weeks of fall practice. Martinez leads a group of young, athletic defensive backs that…MORE

Pearce Jr. Named to Bednarik Award Watch List
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Pearce Jr. Named to Bednarik Award Watch List

PHILADELPHIA – Tennessee’s James Pearce Jr. was one of 90 defensive standouts named to the 2024 Chuck Bednarik Award watch list, as announced on Monday by the Maxwell Football Club. For Pearce Jr., this marks his fourth appearance on a preseason watch list for a major award after his breakout sophomore season in 2023 that saw him finish…MORE

Vols Go Under Friday Night Lights For First Preseason Camp Scrimmage
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Vols Go Under Friday Night Lights For First Preseason Camp Scrimmage

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Knoxville native running back DeSean Bishop received significant carries, the defensive line set the tone and Tennessee football concluded its eighth preseason camp workout with a two-hour scrimmage under Friday night lights in Neyland Stadium. With players’ families in attendance, the Volunteers went live tackle with ones, twos and threes, while working special teams and…MORE

Cooper Mays Lands on Rimington Trophy Watch List
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Cooper Mays Lands on Rimington Trophy Watch List

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee center Cooper Mays has been named to the preseason watch list for the Rimington Trophy, awarded annually to the nation’s top collegiate center. Mays is one of 40 centers from across the country named to the preseason watch list, including 10 from the Southeastern Conference. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most…MORE

Talented Receiver Room Ramps Up Competition In Fall Camp
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Talented Receiver Room Ramps Up Competition In Fall Camp

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football completed its seventh practice of preseason training camp on Thursday at Haslam Field, gearing up for Friday’s closed scrimmage in Neyland Stadium that will conclude the second week of fall camp. Wide receivers coach Kelsey Pope was available to media after Thursday’s practice. The third-year assistant discussed his room’s increased depth and how…MORE

Defensive Line Continues to Grind as Season Nears
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Defensive Line Continues to Grind as Season Nears

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee hit the field in full pads for the first time on Wednesday, marking Practice No. 6 of its preseason training camp. Defensive line coach Rodney Garner addressed the media after the morning session, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong work ethic. “When I played coach’s philosophy was he wanted practice to be the…MORE

Karen Weekly Agrees to Contract Extension
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Karen Weekly Agrees to Contract Extension

Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced that Tennessee Athletics and head softball coach Karen Weekly have agreed to a one-year contract extension. The extension keeps Weekly under contract through June 30, 2029. Over the past two seasons, Weekly has guided the Lady Vols to back-to-back SEC regular season titles and one SEC Softball Tournament crown. “Karen’s unwavering…MORE

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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 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

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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

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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!