And then in 1973-74, The Webb Feet of Tennessee were born. The mascot isn't a shocking visual ... Not to be confused with ...

Tennessee held a contest in 1953 to choose a coonhound as their mascot. When Rev. Bill Brooks’ bluetick coonhound, “Brooks’ Blue Smokey,” was introduced, he howled. When the students ...

Rocky Top is home to one of the best mascots and spirit squads in the nation. This is something that Vols fans have known for years, of course. But the teams once again proved their skill and ...

Tennessee’s mascot, Smokey the bluetick coonhound, got tossed from the 1996 women’s national championship game against Georgia for destroying a stuffed Bulldog, causing a 15-minute cleanup delay.

Smokey the dog ignores flag, howls to celebrate Vols' TD Despite a flag being thrown on the play to negate the touchdown, Tennessee's mascot Smokey goes wild on the sideline in support of the Vols. 4Y ...

(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) FILE - Smokey, the Tennessee mascot, performs during the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game between Creighton and Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament, Friday ...