What do people associate with Sports in Knoxville? The athletes call Knoxville home. University of Tennessee, of course— Whether former Vols or former 101 Skating Queens and with good reason. With eight Webb or Catholic or Bearden high Anna Jo Auerbach men’s teams and ten women’s school athletes, these players take and Mariah Patton teams staffed by hundreds of their talents all over the nation 102 student athletes—not to mention and the world—but always call The New Contenders dozens of club sports—the Knoxville their home. Todd Kelly & Todd Kelly, Jr., university is definitely the best place The sports world of Knoxville is and Bryna Oleshansky in town to play—or see—a game. also not limited to those who play 104 But UT is far from the only spot on organized teams. From Olympic Pitch Perfect where sports takes center seat. hopefuls, to the men and women A.J. Kirby-Jones and Jeff Shoaf At the city’s Civic Coliseum, who inspire children with a love of you can catch a roller derby with sports, to the administrators and 106 the Hard Knox Roller Girls, or a coaches who make the experience Knoxville Aces hockey game with the Knoxville Ice possible, Knoxville is overflowing Jabari Greer and Chamique Holdsclaw Bears, or an indoor football match with sports lovers, enthusiasts, with the Knoxville Nighthawks. and supporters. 108 Just outside of town, in Kodak, In honor of all of these Pro Pedigree Pat & Caitlin Ryan Tennessee, you can watch and individuals, Cityview presents and Tim Irwin cheer the Tennessee Smokies AA conversations with some of the baseball team. Many of the dozens incredible, dedicated athletes and 110 of high schools in Knoxville, public coaches who live, work, and play Supporting Champions Chris Fuller and private, have top-notch teams in Knoxville and the surrounding and Mike Capps that will inspire the sports fan with area—and we encourage you to get hope for the next generation. out, see a game, and enjoy all of 112 Lady Vol Legacy In addition, scores of current the exciting and variegated scope Pat & Tyler Summitt and retired professional or college of Sports in Knoxville. and Holly Warlick
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