KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Happy birthday to you, Smokey XI!
Smokey XI, the next in line to be the Vols' mascot, celebrated his first birthday on August 8.
The beloved bluetick coonhound was treated to a Big Orange celebration with some cake in a video posted by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Smokey XI is set to make his debut in Fall 2022 to allow Smokey X a well-earned retirement.
Smokey the bluetick coonhound has been the mascot for the University of Tennessee since 1953.
