The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s 2022 Homecoming celebration begins Sunday, October 16, calling all current Vols and alumni to come together and celebrate the history, traditions and spirit of UT.

This year’s theme is Salute to Smokey, in honor of the forthcoming retirement of Smokey X and the arrival of new pup Smokey XI. More than 40 events are planned for the campus community, alumni and the public leading up to the Vols’ football game against the University of Tennessee, Martin, at noon on Saturday, October 22. Drew (’03) and Ellie (’05) Holcomb will serve as this year’s Homecoming Parade grand marshals.