answersLogoWhite

0


Want this question answered?

Be notified when an answer is posted

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How did the University of Tennessee Volunteers get their name?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the University of Tennessee known for?

The University of Tennessee is known for their football team, the Volunteers. The college was founded in the 18th century.


What are the Tennessee Volunteers?

The Tennessee Volunteers is the name of the athletic team for the University of Tennessee. These teams compete in multiple sports, including Football, Basketball, etc. These sports teams compete in the South Eastern Conference, or more commonly called, the SEC.


What was Reggie White's collage team?

University of Tennessee (Volunteers)


What college has a football team named the volunteers?

University of Tennessee.


What Tennessee sport is the Vols referring to?

'The Vols' is a popular nickname for the Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Volunteers. The Vols are the National Collegiate Athletic Association college sports teams at the University of Tennessee which is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.


What has the author Ward Gossett written?

Ward Gossett has written: 'Volunteers handbook' -- subject(s): Football, History, Knoxville University of Tennessee, Tennessee Volunteers (Football team)


Why the university Tn nicknamed vols?

Short for "Volunteers". Tennessee is known as The Volunteer State


Who were the NCAA football champions in 1951?

The University of Tennessee Volunteers were the consensus NCAA champions in 1951.


What is the nickname of sports teams at the University of Tennessee?

The sports teams at the University of Tennessee are nicknamed the Volunteers. In their women's basketball program I have noticed the are referred to as the Lady Vols.


When was Tennessee Volunteers football created?

Tennessee Volunteers football was created in 1891.


Are the vols and titans in the same state team?

No. The "Vols" are the University of Tennessee Volunteers, and play at the college level. The Tennessee Titans are a professional football team.


Did the Tennessee Volunteers win the 1998 Rose Bowl?

The Tennessee Volunteers won the 1998 College Football Championship in the Rose Bowl stadium.The Tennessee Volunteers beat the Florida State Seminoles and the Tennessee Volunteers were 1998 College Football Champions.