The history of Smokey the Dog as University of Tennessee's mascot. Solsbee is one of many former students who have played the iconic hound, and he won't be the last.

Tennessee Mascot Smokey. Tennessee Mascot Smokey's origin story dates back to 1953 when the University of Tennessee Pep Club initiated a contest to select a coonhound as the school's live mascot.

While we've known students play University of Tennessee's costumed Smokey, an identity has been shared for the latest coonhound mascot. Meet Connor.

Rocky Top is home to one of the best mascots and spirit squads in the nation. See how the University of Tennessee fared at the College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship.

CINCINNATI — The Tennessee middle school that was issued a cease and desist letter from the University of Cincinnati because of its mascot, the Bearcats, has chosen a new mascot, and it's in ...

Cheatham Middle School, located about 30 miles outside Nashville, said Friday it received a cease-and-desist letter from UC, which threatened legal action over using the university's mascot.

While we've known students play University of Tennessee's costumed Smokey, an identity has been shared for the latest coonhound mascot. Meet Connor.