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Torch Night
Since 1925, Torch Night has welcomed new students into the university community through a symbolic torch ceremony.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Tennessee Traditions — official source
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Painting the Rock
UT describes the Rock as a campus canvas for announcements, celebrations and other student messages.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Tennessee Traditions — official source
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Orange and white
Charles Moore selected orange and white for an 1889 field day. Students endorsed the colors in 1892.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Tennessee Traditions — official source
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Smokey the mascot
Smokey is Tennessee's bluetick coonhound mascot, associated with the football team's entrance through the band's T formation.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Tennessee Athletic Traditions — official source
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The Vol Navy
Boating to football games on the Tennessee River grew into the Vol Navy tradition.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Tennessee Athletic Traditions — official source
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Running through the T
The Pride of the Southland Band forms a T through which the football team enters the field.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Tennessee Athletic Traditions — official source
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Checkerboard identity
Orange-and-white checkerboards are a recognizable element of Tennessee's football stadium and fan traditions.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Tennessee Athletic Traditions — official source
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