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BATS GET GOING IN 16-0 RUN-RULE VICTORY OVER ETSU

BATS GET GOING IN 16-0 RUN-RULE VICTORY OVER ETSU

Courtest / UT Athletics Game Recap: Baseball | February 21, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Coming off a slow night offensively in Tuesday’s win over UNC Asheville, No. 7/9 Tennessee had the bats working at full capacity in Wednesday’s 16-0 run-rule drubbing of ETSU at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols (3-1) finished with 13 base hits and blasted…MORE

AWAKA LEADS #5 VOLS TO 72-67 DECISION AT MISSOURI

AWAKA LEADS #5 VOLS TO 72-67 DECISION AT MISSOURI

Courtesy / UT Athletics COLUMBIA, Mo. – Facing a seven-point deficit with under 16 minutes to play Tuesday night at Missouri, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team answered the call and stormed back to claim a 72-67 road victory. Sophomore forward Tobe Awaka posted a career-high 18 points and a co-game-best 10 rebounds for fifth-ranked Tennessee (20-6,…MORE

Pitching Powers #7/9 Vols to Win Over UNC Asheville in Home Opener

Pitching Powers #7/9 Vols to Win Over UNC Asheville in Home Opener

Courtesy / UT Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 7/9 Tennessee came out on top in a low-scoring affair against UNC Asheville in Tuesday night’s home opener inside Lindsey Nelson Stadium, earning a 3-2 victory over the Bulldogs. Pitching was the story of the game for the Vols (3-1) on a night where hits and runs were…MORE

BSB PREVIEW: #7/9 VOLS OPEN HOME SLATE WITH PAIR OF MIDWEEK GAMES

BSB PREVIEW: #7/9 VOLS OPEN HOME SLATE WITH PAIR OF MIDWEEK GAMES

Courtest / UT Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After a solid opening weekend in Arlington, Texas, No. 7/9 Tennessee returns to Knoxville for its home opener on Tuesday afternoon against UNC Asheville, followed by an in-state battle with ETSU on Wednesday at the newly-renovated Lindsey Nelson Stadium. MORE INFO GAME & BROADCAST INFO #7/9 TENNESSEE (2-1 |…MORE

Sharp-Shooting Lady Vols Race Past Vanderbilt, 86-61

Sharp-Shooting Lady Vols Race Past Vanderbilt, 86-61

Courtesy / UT Athletics Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | February 18, 2024 | Eric Trainer NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee scored a season-high 30 points in the first quarter and never looked back, racing past Vanderbilt at Memorial Gymnasium, 86-61, on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Vols (16-9, 9-4 SEC) shot a sizzling 76.9 percent in the first frame, including…MORE

#5/9 VOLS CLAIM SHRINERS CHILDREN’S COLLEGE SHOWDOWN TITLE WITH WIN OVER BAYLOR

#5/9 VOLS CLAIM SHRINERS CHILDREN’S COLLEGE SHOWDOWN TITLE WITH WIN OVER BAYLOR

Courtesy / UT Athletics ARLINGTON, Texas – The runs came early and often for No. 5/9 Tennessee in Sunday’s 11-5 victory over Baylor to close out the Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field. After a frustrating night at the plate in Saturday’s extra-innings loss to Oklahoma, the Volunteers’ bats came to life in Sunday’s…MORE

#8/9 VOLS LOG DOMINANT 88-53 WIN OVER VANDERBILT

#8/9 VOLS LOG DOMINANT 88-53 WIN OVER VANDERBILT

Courtesy / UT Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team turned in a resounding 88-53 victory Saturday night at a sold-out Food City Center to complete a season sweep of its in-state foe, Vanderbilt, for the sixth time in the past seven campaigns. No. 8/9 Tennessee (19-6, 9-3 SEC) never trailed the…MORE

#5/9 Vols Post Opening Day Victory Over #18/21 Red Raiders

#5/9 Vols Post Opening Day Victory Over #18/21 Red Raiders

Courtesy / UT Athletics ARLINGTON, Texas – Behind a dominant pitching performance and a balanced offensive showing, No. 5/9 Tennessee opened the 2024 season with a 6-2 victory over No. 18/21 Texas Tech in the Shriners Children’s College Classic on Friday night at Globe Life Field. The duo of AJ Russell and AJ Causey stole to show with a pair…MORE

LADY VOLS PUSH NO. 1 GAMECOCKS TO LIMIT BEFORE FALLING

LADY VOLS PUSH NO. 1 GAMECOCKS TO LIMIT BEFORE FALLING

Courtesy / UT Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Lady Vols pushed No. 1 South Carolina to the limit, taking a tie game into the fourth quarter before falling to the undefeated Gamecocks, 66-55, in front of a season-high crowd of 11,073 at Food City Center. Fifth-year forward Rickea Jackson fired in 19 points to pace Tennessee (15-9, 8-4 SEC)…MORE

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

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

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

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Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.