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Will Tennessee football get first win at Florida since 2003? Our prediction
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- Will Tennessee football get first win at Florida since 2003? Our prediction
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tennessee football is headed to The Swamp for a night game on the road.
No. 20 Tennessee (7-3, 3-3 SEC) will face Florida (3-7, 2-5) on Nov. 22 (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC) in Gainesville, Florida.
Here's our prediction for the game. Find out everything you need to know about the matchup here: bit.ly/480chMM
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- Knox News 2025 Holiday Lights Map is coming, and it's easy to get in on the fun
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Knox News 2025 Holiday Lights Map is coming soon and it's powered by giving!
Each year, we publish the map as a way for you and your family to see the best Christmas displays in town. We highlight houses, churches and businesses that go all out.
It's easy to have your house or your favorite place added to the map, and you can help feed families in need this Christmas. A gift of $20 or more to the News Sentinel Charities Empty Stocking Fund at esfknox.org gets your address added!
Find more details here: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/2025/11/11/knoxville-christmas-lights-map-add-address/87084464007/
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- Tennessee cheerleaders, dancers prepare for homecoming at Neyland Stadium
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Have you ever wondered what goes into game day at Neyland?
We spent the day with Tennessee cheerleaders and dancers before the Vols’ homecoming game to answer that question.
From perfecting T tattoos, to tying bows and representing the Tennessee brand, every detail is accounted for. Spoiler, being on the Tennessee Spirit Squad is a lot harder than you think.
To watch the full video, check out Knox News on Youtube.
🎥: Sophie Szydlik
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- Should Josh Heupel have given Boo Carter a second chance?
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel said he doesn't regret giving Boo Carter a second chance in preseason despite dismissing him from the team with two games remaining in the 2025 season.
“(I am) not regretful. At the end of the day, it's our job as coaches to try to help these guys. That's part of the commitment that you make in the recruiting process and when they decide to come (to UT),” Heupel said at his weekly press conference on Nov. 17.
"Sometimes it works out. Sometimes it doesn't. At the end of the day, we're moving forward."
Heupel also pushed back on Carter's claims that he was off the team because of an injury.
Read more: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/11/17/boo-carter-dismissal-josh-heupel-said-tennessee-football-injury-claim/87228080007/
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- Dolly Parton accepts honorary Oscar for humanitarian efforts. See the video
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Dolly Parton received an honorary Oscar during the 16th Academy Governors Awards, but accepted the honor by video from Nashville. bit.ly/3LMmxRs
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- Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel comments on Boo Carter's dismissal
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel reacted to Boo Carter's dismissal on Nov. 17.
On Nov. 16, UT dismissed Carter from the team, a school spokesperson confirmed to Knox News. The decision came a day after Carter skipped the Vols’ 42-9 win over New Mexico State. Heupel is 'not regretful' about the situation. https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/11/17/boo-carter-dismissal-josh-heupel-said-tennessee-football-injury-claim/87228080007/
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- Boo Carter’s exit and Tennessee anxiety over Florida game
- Runtime
- 41:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Boo Carter is no longer a Vol. Joey Aguilar looks a little shaky. And the curse of The Swamp is lingering around Tennessee. Adam Sparks and John Adams react to Carter’s exit and tell UT fans whether they should be worried about the Florida game.
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- Can SEC qualify SIX teams for College Football Playoff? Plus, a Lane Kiffin update
- Runtime
- 58:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Greg Sankey once mused about the SEC staging its own College Football Playoff. He didn’t follow through, but his conference has an outside shot of claiming half the spots in a 12-team playoff.
Not bad, eh?
The bubble’s getting awfully crowded, so what’s the most realistic outcome for the SEC?
On today’s episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams consider the playoff fortunes of the SEC’s seven teams still in the hunt for a bid. They identify five SEC teams that will make the field, and the two playoff contenders that won’t.
Later in the episode, Toppmeyer declares Texas’ season a flop and questions whether Steve Sarkisian should be under more scrutiny. The hosts also sound off on the latest in the Lane Kiffin saga, and they grade Virginia Tech’s hire of James Franklin.
Finally, Week 13 picks against the spread!
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- One Knox SC makes history in the Old City
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- One Knoxville SC made history in the Old City on Nov. 16, becoming USL League One champions with a 2-0 victory over Spokane Velocity FC at Covenant Health Park.
The four-year-old club capped its best season on record by earning its first postseason trophy for Knoxville in front of a league record 7,500 fans. One Knox was undefeated at home throughout the regular season, a trend that extended through the playoffs.
To read more about the historic One Knox win, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/2025/11/16/usl-league-one-championship-2025-score-recap-one-knox-sc-beats-spokane-velocity-fc-in-knoxville/87275221007/
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- Tennessee Cheerleaders get ready for homecoming | "We're like Hannah Montana"
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Have you ever wondered what goes into a game day at Neyland Stadium?
Join video producer Sophie Szydlik as she spends the day with seniors on Tennessee’s Spirit Team — cheerleaders and dancers — and gets a peek behind the orange curtain ahead of the Vols homecoming game against New Mexico State.
From perfect T tattoo placement, to putting in their bows and hearing what it's like to represent the Tennessee brand, every detail matters for these women and there's a lot more to it waving pom-poms.
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- Josh Heupel's remarks after homecoming game with New Mexico State
- Runtime
- 31:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel and players' post game news conference after matchup with New Mexico State on November 15, 2025.
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- Josh Heupel knows that Tennessee football performance won't beat Florida
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Tennessee coach Josh Heupel saw something he didn’t like in practice leading up to a 42-9 win over New Mexico State. And then he saw it in the game.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/11/15/josh-heupel-tennessee-football-new-mexico-state-florida/87123019007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Star Thomas greets New Mexico State players, staffers following Tennessee football win
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Star Thomas played for New Mexico State University in 2022 and 2023 before transferring to the University of Tennessee.
After the Vols defeated the Aggies 42-9, the Tennessee running back reunited with his former teammates and staff on the field at Neyland Stadium.
To read our takeaways from Tennessee's game, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/11/15/tennessee-new-mexico-state-score-highlights/87122991007/
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- Military flyover returns to Neyland Stadium after government shutdown
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- For the first time since the UAB game on Sept. 20, two F-35s flew over Neyland Stadium ahead of the New Mexico State game.
The military flyover was temporarily paused due to the government shutdown. Now that the government reopened, flyovers at Neyland will continue.
To follow along with live coverage of today's game, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/11/15/tennessee-new-mexico-state-live-updates-score/87122983007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Watch Tennessee’s homecoming parade bring Big Orange pride to life
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Tennessee's annual homecoming parade brought Vols fans of all ages out to campus on Nov. 14.
From Smokey, to cheerleaders, the Pride of Southland and even a Little Vol Walk for children to participate in, the parade brought Big Orange pride to life ahead of the Vols' matchup against New Mexico State tomorrow.
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- This wedding was planned byTennessee students in just 3 months
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- It was the perfect November day for a wedding. As the sun warmed the cool day at Hunter Valley Farm, Kenzie Cathey − now Kenzie Branam − and Tanner Branam were married, surrounded by loved ones. There was something else special about their union, though.
The two celebrated their marriage as part of Blissful Wish Wedding, a donated wedding coordinated by students in the University of Tennessee's hospitality and tourism management program.
A class of 12 students planned, designed and held the event to gain hands-on experience. Everything from catering, to decor, the venue, dresses and more were covered for the couple.
To read more about the Blissful Wish Wedding, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2025/11/10/university-of-tennessee-students-plan-free-wedding-for-local-couple/86965039007/
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- How Joey Aguilar could break Peyton Manning’s Tennessee football passing record
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Joey Aguilar is on pace to break Peyton Manning's single-season passing record for Tennessee football.
#Aguilar has passed for 2,737 yards in nine games, which matches Manning's 1997 per-game average. With the official #UT passing record at 3,819 yards and four games remaining this season, it's a real possibility that Aguilar could surpass that record in his lone season with the Vols.
To read more about Aguilar's stats this season, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/11/10/joey-aguilar-peyton-manning-tennessee-football-passing-record/86967399007/
#tennesseefootball #peytonmanning #SEC
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- Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup turfgrass research at the University of Tennessee
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Sixteen stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville is leading the research to ensure turf quality is pristine and consistent across all 104 matches next summer.
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- See clips from Knoxville's 100th annual Veterans Day Parade
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
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- Knox News staff taste-tests Knoxville’s famous steamed sandwiches
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Buffalo has wings, Philly has cheesesteaks and Knoxville has sandwiches — steamed sandwiches, to be exact.
These mushy local favorites have been a Knoxville staple for 30 years. Though the city isn't as saturated with places serving steamed sandwiches as it used to be, a handful of restaurants, corner stores, markets and delis are refusing to let this culinary tradition slip away.
Joanna Hayes brought some steamed sandwiches back from Vol Market Number 3 while reporting this story to learn more about what makes these squishy (and sometimes outright soggy) sandwiches such a local delicacy.
To read more about the history of Knoxville's steamed sandwich, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/11/10/knoxvilles-food-is-not-hot-chicken-barbecue-its-steamed-sandwiches/86714854007/
🎥: Sophie Szydlik
✏️: @knoxeat65
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- Should Tennessee focus on finishing strong or future at quarterback?
- Runtime
- 51:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- With Tennessee out of the playoff race, are fans still focused on the 2025 season or the future? Adam and John discuss UT’s next QB and the potential of staff changes, as well as the bowl outlook.
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- SEC firings take a pause. That doesn't mean they're finished
- Runtime
- 1:01:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The buyout gods rested. The money cannon ran out of gunpowder. The firing squad took a weekend off.
Folks, we just got through a Sunday with no college football coaches fired. Do you believe in miracles?
Are the firings finished for this season? Well, about that ...
On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams discuss a few SEC coaches who might not be out of the woods yet. Kentucky's Mark Stoops and Oklahoma's Brent Venables are OK for now. There's work left to do. Also, with South Carolina imploding, should Shane Beamer consider an exit for Virginia Tech? And, what to make of Toppmeyer's idea that Tennessee's Josh Heupel turn his eye toward Penn State? Adams weighs in.
Later in the episode, the hosts disagree on how many SEC teams are national championship contenders. Is it two, or three? Finally, Week 12 picks against the spread!
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- Knoxville Community Action Committee provides food for over 300 families during government shutdown
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- On Nov. 8, the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee hosted a free food distribution event. The event was geared toward Tennesseans dealing with food insecurity due to lapses in SNAP funding prompted by the federal government shutdown.
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- See inside University of Tennessee’s new Cumberland Food Hall on the Strip, open to anyone
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Cumberland Food Hall welcomes students with VolCards, but anyone can enjoy the four new restaurants on the Strip with a debit or credit card. https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/11/07/university-of-tennessee-opens-cumberland-food-hall-with-off-campus-dining-restaurants-on-the-strip/87112876007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Mimosas opens in South Knox with a mix of to-go breakfast, boozy brunch and dinner
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Mimosas is a hot, new jack-of-all-trades open at the base of The Davy in South Knoxville. https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/11/07/mimosas-south-knoxville-boozy-brunch-bar-dinner-new-restaurant/86945568007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Knoxville Suffrage Coalition reveals plans for new Women's Suffrage Museum coming in 2028
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The South is often dismissed as a place that's slow to change, Wanda Sobieski acknowledges. But what those who discount the region might not know is that Tennessee played a critical role in the revolutionary fight for women's right to vote.
Knoxville's Women's Suffrage Museum will tell the world that story, and more space than originally planned will allow the historic narrative to go even deeper.
Following an initial fundraising campaign of $2 million, a home for the museum has been secured downtown with the purchase of 706 S. Gay St. The project is growing even more thanks to a generous donation, according to an Nov. 6 announcement by the Suffrage Coalition, the nonprofit behind the museum.
Tap the link below to read more.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2025/11/06/womens-suffrage-museum-downtown-knoxville-adding-more-space-19th-amendment-voting-rights/87015289007/
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- Women's Suffrage Museum in Knoxville will be bigger than planned, tell even more stories
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Women's Suffrage Museum, set to open in 2028, will dive deeper into the history of women's right to vote with additional space along Gay Street. https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2025/11/06/womens-suffrage-museum-downtown-knoxville-adding-more-space-19th-amendment-voting-rights/87015289007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Longest shutdown ever, explained in East Tennessee terms
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- On Nov. 5, the federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
But how long is that, really? We put the time into perspective, East Tennessee style.
To read more about the government shutdown, click the link below.
🎥: Sophie Szydlik
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2025/10/07/federal-government-shutdown-in-knoxville-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-east-tennessee/86549183007/
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- Knoxville police Lt. Gordon Gwathney honored with funeral procession
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds of East Tennessee law enforcement, family members and more attended Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney's funeral services at the East Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery on Nov. 4.
Lt. Gwathney, who was affectionately known as "Officer G.," tragically passed away on Oct. 26 after serving the Knoxville Police Department for nearly 30 years. Lt. Gwathney was a veteran on the force and one of the most-recognized officers in the community. He was 57.
To read more about Lt. Gwathney's legacy on KPD, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2025/10/27/knoxville-police-lt-gordon-gwathney-known-as-officer-g-has-died/86926813007/
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- Knoxville police mourn the death of 'Officer G.,' Gordon Gwathney, known for his service
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds of East Tennessee law enforcement, family members and more attended Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney's funeral services at the East Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery on Nov. 4.
Lt. Gwathney, who was affectionately known as "Officer G.," tragically passed away on Oct. 26 after serving the Knoxville Police Department for nearly 30 years. Lt. Gwathney was a veteran on the force and one of the most-recognized officers in the community. He was 57.
To read more about Lt. Gwathney's legacy on KPD, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2025/10/27/knoxville-police-lt-gordon-gwathney-known-as-officer-g-has-died/86926813007/
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- Watch Josh Heupel, Joey Aguilar's remarks after 33-27 Oklahoma loss
- Runtime
- 19:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel and players' post game news conference after matchup with Oklahoma on Nov. 1, 2025.
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- Yee-Haw's limited edition dark mode Vol Lager cans convince fans they're drinking a new beer
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- To get in the dark mode spirit ahead of Tennessee’s first night game at Neyland Stadium this season, Yee-Haw Brewing Co. dropped a limited edition dark Mode Vol Lager.
We had Vols fans taste-test both cans, without knowing they were identical.
How'd it go? Let’s just say, the power of packaging is real.
🎥: Sophie Szydlik
#yeehaw #tennessee #vols #SEC
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- Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel addresses SEC playoff eligibility after key Oklahoma loss
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- #Tennessee fell 33-27 to #Oklahoma — its third SEC loss of the season. It's not unheard to have a playoff run with three conference losses but, it's proven to be highly unlikely.
After Tennessee's key loss, Heupel said he was "disappointed" but is trying to remain focused on games to come.
#SEC #JoshHeupel #collegefootball
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- Pride of the Southland Band performs light up Circle Drill for dark mode game
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Pride of the Southland Band embraced dark mode during its halftime show for Tennessee-Oklahoma, wearing lights to perform the iconic Circle Drill.
To watch the Pride's full performance, check out Knox News on YouTube.
#PrideoftheSouthlandBand #Tennessee #SEC
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- Watch Tennessee's Pride of the Southland Band perform a light up Circle Drill for dark mode game
- Runtime
- 5:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
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- Tony Vitello on his dream of becoming an MLB manager with the San Francisco Giants
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Tony Vitello began dreaming of being an #MLB manager when an organization floated the idea a few years ago. But, the decision to leave #Tennessee after eight seasons for the San Francisco Giants still wasn't easy, he said.
Ultimately, Vitello said the decision became one about growth versus comfort and realizing a dream he only began having a few years ago.
To read more about Vitello's decision to leave Tennessee, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2025/10/30/tony-vitello-tennessee-baseball-san-francisco-giants-manager/86954381007/
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- Will Tennessee football stay in College Football Playoff hunt vs Oklahoma? Our prediction
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Tennessee football hosts a ferocious Oklahoma defense in its lone night game at Neyland Stadium this season as the Sooners come to Knoxville on Nov.1. https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/10/31/tennessee-oklahoma-expert-predictions/86954420007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Playful black bear caught taking a spin on a Gatlinburg swing. Watch the video
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Bears are still out and about in the Smokies in the fall, looking not so much for swingsets but for food before settling in for long winter naps. bit.ly/4qss13P
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- What does SNAP cover? Who qualifies? Debunking myths on food benefits
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- As the government shutdown drags on, nearly 700,000 Tennesseans are at risk of losing access to SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1.
SNAP is often misrepresented in political debates and online discourse. We break down the facts: who qualifies, what it covers, and why it matters.
To read more about resources available to families whose SNAP benefits are at risk, click the link in our bio.
🎥: Sophie Szydlik
#SNAP #governmentshutdown #Tennessee
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- Josh Heupel says Tennessee defense is fixable. Do we believe him?
- Runtime
- 47:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- What’s wrong with Tennessee’s defense? Can it be fixed this deep into the season? And who’s to blame for its downturn? Plus, Adam and John break down the Oklahoma game.
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- Title
- Why new Tennessee baseball coach Josh Elander has a Pat Summitt quote hanging in his office
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Tennessee baseball coach Josh Elander hung a Pat Summitt quote in his office when he first joined the Vols staff under Tony Vitello.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2025/10/27/tennessee-baseball-coach-josh-elander-pat-summitt-quote/86929965007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
- Title
- Love it, like it or nope? Debating 10 candidates for LSU job
- Runtime
- 1:01:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Brian Kelly came to LSU talking like Nic Cage from "Con Air" and promising national championships. He left a fired coach, with no national titles but plenty of buyout money on the way.
LSU is hiring, adding an injection of rocket fuel into the coaching carousel. Of course Lane Kiffin will be attached to this search, but he's not the only brand name worthy of consideration.
On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams debate Kiffin's candidacy and that of nine other potential options. Adams loves the idea of Kiffin to LSU, but Toppmeyer's still hung up on Kiffin to Florida.
That's if he leaves at all. He's got a playoff team on his hands at Ole Miss.
Later in the episode, Week 10 picks against the spread!
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- Title
- How fired SEC coaches put Tennessee fans' criticism of Josh Heupel in perspective
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- As the #Vols head into their first night game at Neyland against #Oklahoma this week, the sentiment toward Josh Heupel is mixed. Fans aren't thrilled with the coach, and are especially concerned about Tennessee's defense.
But, when Heupel's missteps are viewed against fired coaches like Brian Kelly and Billy Napier, the gripes pale in comparison.
To read more about how Heupel measures up against other #SEC coaches, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/10/27/josh-heupel-tennessee-football-brian-kelly-billy-napier-fired/86832570007/
#JoshHeupel #collegefootball
- Title
- Danny White Introduces Josh Elander as Tennessee Baseball’s New Head Coach | Press Conference
- Runtime
- 32:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Watch Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White introduce longtime Tony Vitello assistant Josh Elander as Tennessee Baseball’s new head coach at the introductory press conference.
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- Title
- Josh Elander receives five-year contract as Tennessee baseball coach
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- After a speedy coach search following Tony Vitello's departure on Oct. 22, Josh Elander was named the new Tennessee Baseball head coach on Oct. 25.
After the press conference formally introducing Elander as head coach today, Danny White said he was the obvious choice for the job. He signed a five-year contract and is more than ready to lead the Vols, White said.
To read more about Elander's contract click the link below
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2025/10/27/josh-elander-contract-salary-tennessee-baseball-coach/86866371007/
#Tennessee #JoshElander #TennesseeVolunteers
- Title
- Will Josh Heupel go 5-0 for Tennessee football against Kentucky? Our prediction
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Tennessee football is looking to bounce back from its loss to Alabama with a road win at Kentucky on Oct. 25. Here's what to know about the matchup. https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/10/24/tennessee-kentucky-expert-predictions/86747134007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
- Title
- See all 13 high school bands come together, perform at Knox County Band Exhibition 2025
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Knox County Band Exhibition brought 13 high school marching bands together on Oct. 21 for a day of performances at Farragut High School.
To see more of the exhibition, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/10/21/knox-county-high-school-marching-band-pictures-2025-exhibition/86820463007/
🎥: Sophie Szydlik
#marchingband #tennnessee
- Title
- Kim Caldwell talks Lady Vols basketball at 2025-26 media day
- Runtime
- 9:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Watch Coach Caldwell take questions from media about the Lady Vols basketball 2025-26 season, team dynamics, standout players and her vision for the program.
#LadyVols #KimCaldwell #TennesseeBasketball #MediaDay #CollegeBasketball #SEC
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- Title
- Why Danny White says everyone owes Kim Caldwell, Lady Vols an apology
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Danny White said Kim Caldwell and the Lady Vols were owed an apology during his press conference after Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello's exit.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/womens-basketball/2025/10/22/danny-white-tony-vitello-rumor-kim-caldwell-tennessee-baseball-nil-money/86840581007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
- Title
- Danny White tells Vols fans to be proud of Tony Vitello joining San Francisco Giants
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Danny White is sad to see Tony Vitello leave Tennessee for the MLB, but urged Vols fans to view it as a "proud day" for the coach and a massive accomplishment.
Frank Anderson was named interim coach after Tony Vitello was hired to manage the San Francisco Giants. Up next? A coaching search, White said.
To read more about Vitello's departure, click the link below.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2025/10/22/tony-vitello-san-francisco-giants-tennessee-baseball/86427036007/
