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LADY VOLS PUSH NO. 1 GAMECOCKS TO LIMIT BEFORE FALLING

LADY VOLS PUSH NO. 1 GAMECOCKS TO LIMIT BEFORE FALLING

Courtesy / UT Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Lady Vols pushed No. 1 South Carolina to the limit, taking a tie game into the fourth quarter before falling to the undefeated Gamecocks, 66-55, in front of a season-high crowd of 11,073 at Food City Center. Fifth-year forward Rickea Jackson fired in 19 points to pace Tennessee (15-9, 8-4 SEC)…MORE

ORANGE & WHITE GAME SET FOR APRIL 13 IN LIMITED CAPACITY NEYLAND STADIUM

ORANGE & WHITE GAME SET FOR APRIL 13 IN LIMITED CAPACITY NEYLAND STADIUM

Courtesy / UT Sports KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football will culminate its spring with the 2024 Orange & White Game at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 13 in Neyland Stadium, which will be at a significantly limited capacity of approximately 10,000 fans due to construction. Construction continues on the stadium’s south end, west side and…MORE

#8/9 VOLS CRUISE TO 92-63 VICTORY AT ARKANSAS

#8/9 VOLS CRUISE TO 92-63 VICTORY AT ARKANSAS

Courtesy / UT Athletics FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team claimed its first road win over Arkansas in over 15 years with an impressive 92-63 triumph Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. No. 8/9 Tennessee (18-6, 8-3 SEC) led for over 35 minutes and by as many as 32 points behind a…MORE

Three Vols Receive 2024 NFL Combine Invites

Three Vols Receive 2024 NFL Combine Invites

Courtesy / UT Athletics The National Football League announced Tuesday that Tennessee football standouts Joe Milton III, Jaylen Wright and Kamal Hadden each received invitations to the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, which will take place in Indianapolis from Feb. 26 through March 4. A total of 321 prospects have been invited to attend the 2024 NFL Combine, including 75 from the Southeastern Conference.…MORE

Monica Abbott Named to 2024 SEC Women’s Legends Class

Monica Abbott Named to 2024 SEC Women’s Legends Class

Courtest / UT Athletics BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced its 2024 Class of Women’s Legends, and the University of Tennessee is represented by the illustrious Monica Abbott, who played for the Lady Vols’ softball program from 2004-07. The 2024 collection of SEC Women’s Legends showcases former student-athletes and coaches from all 14 SEC member…MORE

VOLS EARN NINTH STRAIGHT TOP-10 RANKING

VOLS EARN NINTH STRAIGHT TOP-10 RANKING

Courtesy / UT Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is in the top 10 of both the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and the USA TODAY Coaches Poll for the ninth consecutive week. Tennessee (17-6, 7-3 SEC) sits at eighth in the AP Poll and ninth in the Coaches Poll, as…MORE

LADY VOLS WIN BIG OVER RAZORBACKS, 81-55

LADY VOLS WIN BIG OVER RAZORBACKS, 81-55

Courtesy / UT Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A 53-percent shooting percentage from behind the arc and a 21-point effort by Rickea Jackson lifted the Lady Vols to their seventh straight home triumph in a dominant 81-55 victory over Arkansas in Food City Center on Thursday night.   The 55 points represented the fewest scored this season by Arkansas, which…MORE

6 VOLS DROP ROAD DECISION AT TEXAS A&M

6 VOLS DROP ROAD DECISION AT TEXAS A&M

Courtesy / UT Athletics BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team fell, 85-69, Saturday night at Texas A&M. Sixth-ranked Tennessee (17-6, 7-3 SEC) could not weather an early long-range shooting onslaught by the Aggies and climb back at Reed Arena. Fifth-year guard Dalton paced the Volunteers with 22 points in the setback,…MORE

RODRIGUEZ MAGIC, STRONG OFFENSE CARRIES #2 TENNESSEE TO SERIES WIN OVER #19 BAYLOR

RODRIGUEZ MAGIC, STRONG OFFENSE CARRIES #2 TENNESSEE TO SERIES WIN OVER #19 BAYLOR

Courtesy / UT Athletics Game Recap: Softball | February 10, 2024 WACO, Texas – The second-ranked Lady Vols wasted no time in winning their first series of the 2024 campaign as they won both games of Friday’s doubleheader against Baylor at Getterman Stadium. UT took game one, 3-2, before winning game two, 9-1, in six innings. Tennessee…MORE

LADY VOLS FALL AT ALABAMA, 72-56

LADY VOLS FALL AT ALABAMA, 72-56

Courtesy / UT Athletics Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | February 08, 2024 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Lady Vols suffered a tough shooting night on the road Thursday, falling in SEC play to Alabama in Coleman Coliseum, 72-56. Fifth-year seniors Rickea Jackson and Jasmine Powell were the leading scorers for Tennessee (14-8, 7-3 SEC) with 13 and nine, respectively. Fellow fifth-year Tamari Key also had…MORE

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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!