Smokey Dog. Smokey, the University of Tennessee's mascot, is a Bluetick Coonhound. The university adopted this breed as its live mascot in 1953 through a contest, and it has since become a ...

The dog breed is the same as the famous dog, Smokey, which serves as the University of Tennessee's official mascot. Gov. Bill Lee signed Tennessee House Bill 999 in March after it was filed in the ...

Smokey X is set to retire as the iconic University of Tennessee mascot. And Smokey XI, another bluetick coonhound , will make his debut in fall of 2022 as the latest top dog on campus.

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 ... What kind of Dog is Smokey at Tennessee?

Smokey has already been the beloved mascot of the University of Tennessee since 1953. Now the dog and its owners are celebrating the breed's new status as the official state dog of Tennessee.

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

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.

Smokey X is set to retire as the iconic University of Tennessee mascot. And Smokey XI, another bluetick coonhound , will make his debut in fall of 2022 as the latest top dog on campus.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Trying to imagine the University of Tennessee without Smokey is nearly impossible. He is now one of the most recognizable faces for the university and his breed, the Bluetick ...

The reigning mascot, Smokey X, took over the post in 2013. He's enjoying himself in his new role, as you'll see in the video below from the University of Tennessee's YouTube account.

Tennessee live mascot Smokey X, a Bluetick Coonhound, gets a sip of water while on the field against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in ...