KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The University of Tennessee’s retired mascot, Smokey X, has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture announced the 14-year-old ...

You've seen him, you love him, and − for the first time ever − you can know his true identity. The person inside the furry, lovable mascot version of Smokey has ...

Smokey, the bluetick coonhound in a checkered vest, has been the University of Tennessee's mascot for more than 70 years. Since 1953, there have been 11 different Smokey dogs, most of which came from ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Smokey XI, the iconic bluetick coonhound with the Vols for two seasons, is now retired. The University of Tennessee's mascot was officially named in 2022, following in his dad's ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Get ready to meet Smokey XII, the new mascot for the Vols. The dog is scheduled to officially debut on Saturday, April 11, at the Orange and White game in Neyland Stadium.