Tennessee Unveils 'Volunteer Spirit' Smokey Grey Uniform
Tennessee Football is once again blending tradition, state pride, and service into the fabric of its game-day look with the unveiling of the 2025 edition of its Smokey Grey Series. This year’s theme, “Volunteer Spirit,” pays homage to the deep-rooted legacy of military service within the state of Tennessee, while honoring the brave individuals who have answered the call to protect and serve.
Set to debut on November 15, 2025, when the Volunteers host New Mexico State for their annual Salute to Service game, the uniform celebrates the backbone of the Tennessee identity: the spirit of service and sacrifice.
The “Volunteer Spirit” design draws on centuries of tradition, starting with one of Tennessee’s most legendary figures—Davy Crockett. Known as the “ultimate Volunteer,” Crockett and more than 30 Tennesseans gave their lives at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. That legacy lives on in what Tennessee Football proudly wears on the field.
Prominent in the design is “The Davy Stripe”, a stylized take on Crockett’s famous fringed frontier uniform. It runs alongside the bold orange center stripe on the helmet and lines the sleeves of the jersey, adding a nod to Tennessee’s frontier past and military valor.
The uniform features a two-tone Smokey grey jersey and pant set, evoking the forged steel and tactical precision of military equipment. The stencil-style numbers on the chest, shoulders, and helmet echo standard military typography, while the word “Volunteers” is stitched boldly across the chest—a statement of both heritage and honor.
The helmet and pants also feature the return of the fan-favorite “Star Vols” logo, this time reimagined as a military-style patch, connecting Tennessee’s football identity with a respectful nod to our nation’s service members.
A custom Tennessee Tri-Star logo honoring the 134th Air Refueling Wing was created specifically for this edition, serving as a visual bridge between the state’s identity and its military strength.
This marks the fourth version of the Smokey Grey Series, a tradition launched in 2022. From the “OG” debut at LSU, to 2023’s “Artful Dodger” tribute to Condredge Holloway, and 2024’s “Volunteer State” uniform inspired by the Tri-Star flag, each edition has told a meaningful story.
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