The Volunteer Spirit
Tennessee’s defining pillar of service and selfless leadership for more than 200 years, the “Volunteer Spirit” provides the inspiration behind the newest Nike Smokey Grey series football uniform that will honor the United States Armed Forces.
The “Volunteer Spirit” uniform also pays tribute to the legendary Volunteer, Davy Crockett, and was brought to life in collaboration with the Tennessee Military Department, the 134th Air Refueling Wing in East Tennessee and the Tennessee National Guard.
Tennessee wore the 2025 edition of the Smokey Grey series on November 15, 2026 against New Mexico State for the annual Salute to Service game, which honors our nation’s service members, veterans and their families.
The “Volunteer Spirit” uniform also pays tribute to the legendary Volunteer, Davy Crockett, and was brought to life in collaboration with the Tennessee Military Department, the 134th Air Refueling Wing in East Tennessee and the Tennessee National Guard.
Tennessee wore the 2025 edition of the Smokey Grey series on November 15, 2026 against New Mexico State for the annual Salute to Service game, which honors our nation’s service members, veterans and their families.
Photo credits: Andrew Ferguson, Kate Luffman, & @Vol_Photos Students
Video credit: Noah Halford, Forrest Gmitro, Gary Topmiller, VFL Films
