Smokey’s Trainers

In 1976 the Men’s Athletics Department requested Alpha Gamma Rho national agricultural fraternity to consider undertaking training the mascot and caring for Smokey during games and other events. Two students annually serve as Smokey’s trainers, one being the senior trainer and one serving as a junior in training. The trainers receive a partial scholarship and book expenses.

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  • Title Smokey’s Trainers
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  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date July 19, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 16, 2018