"You still represent the Power T": Jayson Swain steps into new role as Vol Network color analyst
July 30th was no ordinary day on air for Jayson Swain. When Swain went live on WNML 99.1 FM The Sports Animal's "Josh and Swain" show, he had no idea Voice of the Vols Mike Keith would join his show - much less offer him a job. "I had no clue," Swain said. "I certainly wasn't dressed for the oc...
Sep 03, 2026
Tennessee Athletics and First Horizon Announce Historic Partnership Extension
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Athletics and First Horizon Bank ("First Horizon") have announced a groundbreaking extension of their longstanding partnership. For 34 consecutive years, First Horizon has served as the Official Bank of the Vols, earning the trust and loyalty of the University of Tennessee communi...
Sep 01, 2026
Knowles, Sims Highlight Progress Ahead of 2026 Season Opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - No. 20/18 Tennessee football continued preparations Tuesday for its 2026 season opener against Furman, with defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and running backs coach De'Rail Sims meeting with the media ahead of Saturday's 3:30 p.m. kickoff at Neyland Stadium. Knowles said the Vols have made steady pr...
Sep 01, 2026
Tennessee football team to honor Dolly Parton during 2026 season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee football will be honoring the late Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker patch for the Vols' games this season. Coach Josh Heupel confirmed the tribute during a Monday news conference, opening his remarks with a tribute to the country legend. "All that she's meant across the world...
Aug 31, 2026
Excitement Abounds as Game Week Has Arrived on Rocky Top
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - It's officially game week for No. 20/18 Tennessee as it hosts Furman to open the 2026 season on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app. As is the norm in Knoxville, a full house will be on hand to watch the Volunteers kick off their 130th season of football, marking the 28th...
Aug 31, 2026
