Our Pet of the Week is Sarge, 5-year-old American Blue Heeler/Coonhound Bluetick, and he is just one of the many animals available at the Humane Society right now.

The Last Time We Saw These Guys: Vanderbilt jumped out to an early 14-0 lead when Junior Sherrill returned the opening ...

The University of Tennessee says Smokey XI’s reserved temperament was affecting his comfort in public settings, like Neyland ...

Smokey, the beloved bluetick coonhound, has been the live mascot for the University of Tennessee since 1953. There have been ...

The University of Tennessee announced Monday that Smokey XI is retiring from official mascot duties, nearly four years after ...

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is relieving Smokey XI of his mascot duties after three short years due to a ...

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Bluetick hounds are known for their impressive hunting skills. While they primarily hunt raccoons and smaller game, earning them the moniker "coonhounds," they've also been known to pursue possums, ...

The South has long gone to the “coon dogs”—in a good way. This branch of scent hounds descended from English foxhounds first brought to the American colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries and remains ...

The Bluetick Coonhound is a remarkable breed known for its keen hunting abilities and distinctive coat pattern. Originating from the United States, particularly in the Southern states, the Bluetick ...