Tennessee Names New Chancellor
University of Tennessee system president Dr. Joe DiPietro announced on Monday afternoon that Dr. Beverly Davenport will take over for Jimmy Cheek on March 1, 2017, pending approval from the Board of Trustees.
AD Dave Hart To Retire in 2017
Tennessee athletics director Dave Hart announced his decision to retire in 2017 on Thursday morning.
Jimmy Cheek To Step Down as UT’s Chancellor
Tennessee Chancellor Jimmy Cheek will step down after serving in his position since 2009.
UT Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit
The University of Tennessee has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit recently brought up against the school regarding its atmosphere and culture towards acts of sexual assault.
Cheek and Hart Release Statements on Lady Vol Patch
Full statements from Tennessee chancellor Jimmy Cheek and athletics director Dave Hart on the decision to include a Lady Vols patch on uniforms in 2016-17.
Female Teams at UT to Wear Lady Vols Patch
A recent push from Tennessee lawmakers has led to a compromise with Tennessee’s administration and the use of the “Lady Vols” nickname. The “Lady Vols” moniker was removed from all female athletics teams in July of 2015, with the exception of the basketball team, in a move that coincided with Nike becoming the official apparel […]
Cheek Confident There Was No Inappropriate Conduct with Players or Coaches
Tennessee chancellor Jimmy Cheek told the board of trustees that he’s confident there was no inappropriate conduct with players or coaches at UT.
Jones, Cheek Weigh in on “Unacceptable” Florida Chant
Expletive chants have been an unofficial part of UT’s student section’s tradition in recent years, but chancellor Jimmy Cheek wants to see it stop.
