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 — The University of Tennessee announced Monday afternoon the retirement of Smokey XI from official mascot duties, effective immediately. Since being named the university’s beloved ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The University of Tennessee made a sad announcement this week that retired mascot Smokey X has been diagnosed with cancer. The beloved bluetick coonhound presided over one of ...