Tennessee becomes the 10th state to sanction high school girls' flag football, with play starting in the 2024-2025 school year as planned by the TSSAA.

Kim Caldwell is hired as the new head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team, succeeding Kellie Harper, with high expectations to continue the winning legacy.

Blake Burke sets a new University of Tennessee record with his 41st home run, surpassing Luc Lipcius's previous record.

The Tennessee Smokies bid farewell to their Kodak stadium, kicking off their final season before relocating to Knoxville, with questions about the future use of their old venue.

Knoxville hosted the Women's College Hockey Classic, featuring teams from Auburn, Alabama, and Georgia, combined with a skills clinic for young female hockey players by the local Lady Wild team.

One Knoxville SC achieved a 2-0 win against Lexington SC, marking their third consecutive victory, with coaches praising the team's progress and foundations laid last year.

Geoff Courtney has been named the new head coach of Farragut High School's football team, succeeding his father, Eddie Courtney, who retired after a 28-year tenure.

The SEC has announced Tennessee Vols' 2025 football matchups, similar to this year's, with a mix of home and away games. They'll also play Syracuse in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.

Denny Hamlin won at Bristol Motor Speedway amidst tire wear challenges, with only five cars finishing on the lead lap, marking a rare event in two decades.

Tennessee Volunteers are the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, starting off against Saint Peter's Peacocks, with potential future games in Detroit for the Sweet 16.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year, excelling in steals.

Four Knoxville-area basketball players received top honors at the TSSAA awards, with Sydney Mains and Tyler Lee among the winners for their athletic and academic achievements.

Dalton Knecht of the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team is named SEC Player of the Year, while fans focus on potential success in the upcoming NCAA Tournament over the SEC Tournament.