(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – There’s a new Smokey joining the Volunteer family this spring.
The University of Tennessee said Smokey XII will join the Volunteer family this spring.
They’ve invited everyone to meet UT’s next mascot at his debut on Saturday, April 11 at the Orange and White game.
Smokey XII, a two-year-old bluetick coonhound named Neyland, is currently being fostered by an employee of UT’s College of Veterinary medicine. Neyland’s time with his foster family and his veterinary team has been instrumental in acclimating him to rowdy crowds and exposing him to game day environments including Tennessee basketball games.
“Neyland reminds us all why it’s great to be a Tennessee Vol,” said Paul Plummer, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
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