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Philadelphia Eagles select Derek Barnett #14 overall

Philadelphia Eagles select Derek Barnett #14 overall

Derek Barnett has ended the two-year draft drought for the University of Tennessee in the NFL Draft. Vols DE Derek Barnett selected No. 14 overall by Philadelphia Eagles. Highest UT draft pick since 2010, Eric Berry who went 5th. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/tXNr9EMswN — Sports Radio WNML (@SportsRadioWNML) April 28, 2017 Vols DE Derek Barnett selected No.…MORE

2017 NFL Draft News and Notes For Vols

2017 NFL Draft News and Notes For Vols

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Several former Tennessee football standouts will look to hear their names called over the next three days during the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first round of the draft will take place on Thursday, April 27, and begin at 8 p.m. ET.…MORE

Baseball Weekend Preview: Vols at Vanderbilt

Baseball Weekend Preview: Vols at Vanderbilt

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Baseball visits the Vanderbilt Commodores for a three-game series this weekend (Friday, April 28 – Sunday, April 29) in Nashville, Tenn. The Volunteers enter their weekend conference matchup against Vandy with a 21-17 overall record, including a 5-13 mark in Southeastern Conference play. The Commodores own a 25-16 record and are…MORE

Softball Preview: Top Ten Showndown, #8 Tennessee vs. #1 Florida

Softball Preview: Top Ten Showndown, #8 Tennessee vs. #1 Florida

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A top-10 showdown between No. 8 Tennessee and No. 1 Florida is set for this Friday–Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. Media & Broadcast Info The first two games of the series will be streamed online on the SEC Network +/WatchESPN with Mick Gillispie (PxP) and India Chiles (Analyst) on the call. Sunday’s series finale…MORE

Louisville grad transfer CB Shaq Wiggins picks UT

Louisville grad transfer CB Shaq Wiggins picks UT

Tennessee has picked up a huge addition to it’s 2017 football team at a need position. Cornerback Shaq Wiggins, a grad transfer from Louisville, has selected Tennessee for his 5th and final year of eligibility according to his tweet today and in speaking to reporters. I have made my decision and I will continue to…MORE

Currie Adds Reid Sigmon to UTAD Leadership Staff

Currie Adds Reid Sigmon to UTAD Leadership Staff

Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie announced Tuesday that current College Football Playoff Chief Financial Officer Reid Sigmon is joining the UTAD leadership staff as Executive Associate Athletics Director and Chief Operating Officer. Sigmon has spent the past four years with the CFP. “It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome Reid Sigmon to the Tennessee…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.

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Friday, May 2nd. Avalon Country Club. Benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Check out the AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS!

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

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.