Without a doubt, the Tennessee Volunteers have two of the best traditions in all of college sports in the playing of "Rocky Top" and their mascot, a Bluetick Coonhound named Smokey. "Rocky Top," first recorded by the Osborne Brothers, was released on Christmas Day in 1967. In 1982 it became one of the state of Tennessee's official songs. Written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, … [Read more...] about Tennesseee Debuts Smokey XII, New Rocky Top Tradition (SmokeyDawg98) Grows