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University of Tennessee band director on 'Rocky Top' and hints about 2024 halftime songs

It's been a year of change for the University of Tennessee band. Director Mike Stewart has a preview of what's coming to Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee's Pride of the Southland Band takes the field in season opener against Syracuse

The 415-student marching band played an arrangement of "Rocky Top" at Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of Tennessee's first game against Syracuse.

University of Tennessee's Pride of the Southland band is ready to hit the field this season

As the Vols football season kicks off, the University of Tennessee's famous marching band is eager to "put on a show and go play." ...

'I don't like that song' | Syracuse coach blasts 'Rocky Top' ahead of Tennessee showdown

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown has been blasting Tennessee’s iconic fight song, "Rocky Top,” on repeat ...

Tennessee was voted among the best colleges for sports fans: See the rank

The passionate fanbase is one of the many reasons why USA TODAY readers named the University of Tennessee among the top schools for college sports fans in the 2025 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. UT ...