Event Brief
UT Unveils New Mascot: Smokey XII Debuts
Filed: Mar 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, introduces Smokey XII, marking a new chapter in its mascot tradition.
WHO: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
WHAT: Official debut of Smokey XII
WHEN: Mar 26, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To continue the cherished tradition of the university's mascot
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