Tennessee Volunteers fans, get ready! The iconic Smokey Grey uniform series is back, and it’s debuting with a brand new design for the 2024 season opener against Chattanooga. This year’s iteration of the Tennessee Smokey Grey Uniforms pays tribute to the Volunteer State itself, incorporating elements of Tennessee’s rich heritage and natural beauty.
This exciting reveal marks the latest chapter in the Smokey Grey uniform legacy, a series that promises a fresh and unique design each season through at least 2025. For the 2024 home opener, the Vols will don a striking grey jersey featuring a bold orange “Tennessee” emblazoned across the chest, a first for a home game jersey. Above the state name, the recognizable Power T logo sits proudly. Adding a distinctive touch, the Tri-Star emblem, a powerful symbol of Tennessee, is prominently displayed on the shoulder and pants. The pants are further enhanced with a white stripe mirroring the design of the Tennessee state flag.
Completing the ensemble is a helmet that truly captures the spirit of Tennessee. The helmet showcases the Power T logo against a backdrop of mountain designs in varying shades of grey, a clear homage to the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains National Park. An orange stripe runs down the center of the helmet, flanked by the white stripe of the Tennessee state flag, tying the design elements together seamlessly. The Smokey Grey facemask adds the final touch to this sophisticated and meaningful uniform.
The inclusion of the Tri-Star emblem is particularly significant. These three white stars represent the three geographically diverse Grand Divisions of Tennessee: West, Middle, and East. Both the University of Tennessee and Chattanooga, the debut game opponent, are located in East Tennessee, making the Tri-Star a unifying symbol for this in-state matchup. The mountain motif on the helmet further grounds the uniform in Tennessee identity, celebrating the state’s natural wonders and the iconic Smoky Mountains.
This “Volunteer State” Smokey Grey uniform follows in the footsteps of previous memorable designs, such as the 2023 “Artful Dodger” Smokey Grey uniforms. Those uniforms honored Condredge Holloway, a UT legend and the first Black quarterback to start for an SEC program. The Smokey Grey series continues to be a platform for both modern design and honoring Tennessee traditions.
Fans eager to show their Volunteer pride can already find new Smokey Grey merchandise available at shop.utsports.com and various local retailers. Be sure to tune in on August 31st at 12:45 p.m. ET on the SEC Network to see the Tennessee Volunteers debut these striking Tennessee Smokey Grey uniforms as they take on Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. It’s sure to be a game where team spirit and state pride are on full display.
