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!

Oct 31, 2018 · University of Tennessee student Will Sliger, left, gets mascot Smokey to hold his 8-week-old blue tick hound puppy named Major Neyland Sliger.

Jun 17, 2022 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — To celebrate Game Day. here’s a look at the history of Smokey — the mascot of the University of Tennessee. UT’s historic timeline shares that Smokey was introduced...

Dec 22, 2024 · 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 …

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)

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! The …

Smokey is a Bluetick Coonhound which became the official dog breed of Tennessee in 2019. Smokey X was present at the ceremonial bill signing at the state capitol building. Smokey is a member of the Hudson family and they live just north of Knoxville where he is a normal family pet; Made his debut in the 2013 football season