History
Blount College roots
Tennessee traces its founding to Blount College in Knoxville in 1794.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Tennessee Traditions — official source
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Becoming the University of Tennessee
After names including East Tennessee College and East Tennessee University, the institution adopted University of Tennessee in 1879.
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Land-grant designation
The university became one of Tennessee's land-grant institutions in 1869.
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The Volunteers name
UT's historical timeline dates the football team's first Volunteers designation to 1902.
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Shields-Watkins Field opens
The first game at Shields-Watkins Field was played September 24, 1921, against Emory and Henry.
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The Neyland dedication
The stadium's dedication game under the Neyland name was played against Alabama on October 20, 1962.
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A first night game
Tennessee hosted Penn State for Neyland Stadium's first night game on September 16, 1972.
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