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. (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 in 1953.

You have seen recent University of Tennessee at Knoxville graduate Connor Solsbee − if not wandering the halls of the engineering college or guiding new students during orientation − on the field at ...

The University of Tennessee’s favorite mascot is getting a little old, when you think about it. But Smokey looks as youthful as ever. Smokey, a bluetick coonhound with an iconic checkered vest, became ...