WATCH: Blakely on coaches “Really mean what they say. They want to get Tennessee back to where it’s supposed to be.”

WATCH: Blakely on coaches “Really mean what they say. They want to get Tennessee back to where it’s supposed to be.”

Tennessee defensive lineman Ja’Quain Blakely spoke to the media on Monday to review the win over South Alabama, reflect on his career as a senior and look ahead to Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.

Vols DL Ja’Quain Blakely / Credit: 99.1 The Sports Animal

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Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.