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Media Tabs Zeigler Preseason First Team All-SEC, Picks Tennessee Third
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Media Tabs Zeigler Preseason First Team All-SEC, Picks Tennessee Third

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The SEC released Monday afternoon the results of the preseason voting by its select panel of league and national media members. University of Tennessee senior guard Zakai Zeigler collected Preseason First Team All-SEC status, one of five players to do so. The others who made the cut are Auburn’s Johni Broome, Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr.,…MORE

Vols Rank No. 12 in Preseason AP Poll
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Vols Rank No. 12 in Preseason AP Poll

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team checks in at No. 12 nationally in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll. This is the 60th consecutive week Tennessee is ranked in the AP Poll, a streak that now spans four seasons. It is 23 weeks longer than the prior top streak in program…MORE

James Pearce Jr., Boo Carter Recognized With SEC Weekly Honors
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James Pearce Jr., Boo Carter Recognized With SEC Weekly Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After another strong showing by the Tennessee defense this past weekend, the Southeastern Conference office announced Monday that a pair of Volunteers were recognized with weekly league honors. Junior edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was named SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week, while rookie defensive back Boo Carter earned SEC Co-Freshman of the Week honors. Pearce is now…MORE

#8/9 Vols Take Down Gators In Overtime, 23-17
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#8/9 Vols Take Down Gators In Overtime, 23-17

Read Online | Box Score (XML) | Final Book (PDF) | Postgame Notes | Postgame Quotes | Download Video | Download Media Photos KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dylan Sampson ran for three touchdowns, including the decisive blow in overtime, as No. 8/9 Tennessee overcame a double-digit third-quarter deficit to stave off Florida, 23-17, on Saturday evening in front of a sold-out Checker Neyland crowd of 101,915. The Vols (5-1, 2-1 SEC)…MORE

SEC Sets Times and Networks for 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Slate
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SEC Sets Times and Networks for 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Slate

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday afternoon the tip times and network designations for the upcoming 2024-25 men’s basketball season. In SEC play, Tennessee one game slated for ABC or ESPN, three for ESPN, five for ESPN or ESPN2, three for ESPN2 or ESPNU and six for SEC Network. Ten of those contests are…MORE

Men’s Hoops Hosts Media Day, Poised for 2024-25 Campaign
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Men’s Hoops Hosts Media Day, Poised for 2024-25 Campaign

Fresh off the program’s 11th SEC regular season crown—its sixth outright SEC championship and first since 2007-08—and its second-ever Elite Eight berth, the Tennessee men’s basketball program hosted it’s annual media day Thursday, ahead of the highly-anticipated 2024-25 season. Led by head coach Rick Barnes, who is set to begin his 10th season at the helm…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.