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Smokey is the mascot of the University of Tennessee sports teams. These teams, named "The Volunteers" and nicknamed "the Vols", use both a live and a costumed version of Smokey. There is a Bluetick Coonhound mascot who leads the Vols onto the field for football games.
Sep 24, 2021 · Smokey X is set to retire as the iconic University of Tennessee mascot. And Smokey XI, another bluetick coonhound, will make his debut in fall of 2022 as the latest top dog on campus.
Feb 14, 2022 · Smokey X, who lives as a pet of the Hudson family just north of Knoxville, will celebrate his 10th birthday on Feb. 21. He had served as UT’s mascot since the 2013 football season.
Oct 31, 2023 · The costumed human who portrays the Vols’ beloved canine mascot at sports events has undergone many makeovers over the years. Smokey’s earliest human namesakes certainly looked nothing like a Bluetick Coonhound!
Sep 28, 2018 · Smokey. Not only is Smokey everybody's favorite mascot in the state of Tennessee, but he's also one of the most famous mascots in the nation.
Mar 22, 2024 · UT's third mascot, Davy Crockett, previously known as "The Volunteer," isn't related to Smokey. He carries the giant Power T and giant Tri-Star Tennessee flags during football games. Only...
Jun 17, 2022 · Smokey V – Smokey V was the official mascot from 1980 to 1983. He was the first Smokey to not descend from Smokey I. He began his mascot career at just 12 months old.
Smokey XI has started training to become the next mascot of the University of Tennessee. He will make appearances throughout the 2022-23 academic year, preparing him for full-time duties. PERSONAL. Born Aug. 8, 2021 at Davis Branch Blueticks in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Son of Smokey X (papa) and Tennessee Sweet T (mama)
The costumed Smokey mascot gained national popularity and made it to the quarterfinals of the Capital One Mascot Challenge, and he even got to be featured in a few Capital One commercials. Smokey IX came under some fire when he supposedly bit an Alabama player, Mike McCoy.
Oct 18, 2022 · Smokey X is the 10th dog to serve as the official mascot of Tennessee. He has served faithfully since his debut in 2013 and was present at the state Capitol Building when the Bluetick Coonhound...
