Campus Traditions
What campus tradition happens every Friday?
Big Orange Friday
UT was founded in what year?
1794
Who is the chancellor of the university?
Donde Plowman
What breed of dog is Smokey?
What campus landmark has beef with Dwayne Johnson?
The Rock
What happens if you step on the seal?
You will not graduate in four years
Which river runs alongside campus?
Tennessee River
Who is the famous campus DJ who performs at a majority of our games?
DJ Sterl the Pearl
What number Smokey are we on currently?
Smokey XI
UT is the proud owner of the largest library in the state of Tennessee! Which library is it?
Hodges Library
What is one game day tradition that takes place on Peyton Manning Pass?
Vol Walk
What is the name of UT's powerful logo
The Power T
Who sings the UT adopted version of "Rocky Top"
The Osborne Brothers
How many Smokey statues are on campus? What do they mean?
10; Each representing a retired Smokey
What building inspired the quote "Charge the Checkerboard"?
Ayres Hall
Who holds sailgate traditions on game days?
Vol Navy
What flowers determined the University of Tennessee's colors?
The American Daisy
Who has an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Tennessee awarded in 2008?
Dolly Parton
What does Smokey do when we earn a touchdown?
Run back and forth on the checkerboard endzone
Who is Monty?
The Dinosaur located right outside of the McClung Museum
What famous campus tradition has been welcoming students to the university since 1925?
Torch Night
What was the initial name of the University of Tennessee?
Blount College
Who is "The Hill" named after?
Barbara Hill, the daughter of Governor William Blount.
How did Smokey and his breed become the face of UT?
During halftime of a home football game versus Mississippi State in 1953, a contest was held to select the official mascot for the University of Tennessee. The contenders were brought onto the field. The last dog announced was Brooks' Blue Smokey, who barked when his name was called. The students burst into applause, which only made Smokey howl louder, and the rest is history
What quote is at the foot of Torchbearer? It is also known as "The Volunteer Creed"