Volunteers Wordmark Logo
The Tennessee Volunteers wordmark logo has a long and proud history dating back to the late 19th century. The original design was created in 1891 by John M. Everett, a former student at the University of Tennessee who had served on its board of trustees since 1889. This logo featured an orange “T” with white trim surrounded by two stars and five stripes representing each branch of service in the United States military during World War I.
Since then, this iconic symbol has been used as part of virtually every version of the official university logos over time including those for athletics teams such as football, basketball, and baseball teams; academic organizations like fraternities/sororities; alumni groups; campus clubs/organizations; special events such as Homecoming or Spring Fling celebrations; merchandise items sold through various outlets - both online and off-campus stores alike - all across America (and beyond).
Today's modernized version features an updated font that is slightly bolder than its predecessor while still maintaining some semblance of its classic look from years past. It also adds two additional elements: a torch icon which stands for knowledge & enlightenment plus three interlocking circles that represent unity among students, faculty & staff members alike at UT Knoxville – making this one truly unique yet timeless visual representation not only for Vol Nation but also higher education institutions worldwide!
2020 - Present
A scripted wordmark “VOLS” in orange with black trim and a tail.
Font: Custom
2020 - Present
A scripted wordmark “Tennessee” in orange with black trim and a tail.
Font: Custom
2020 - Present
A scripted wordmark “VOLS” in orange with a tail.
Font: Custom
2020 - Present
A scripted wordmark “Tennessee” in orange with a tail.
Font: Custom
2020 - Present
A scripted wordmark “Lady Volunteers” in blue with a tail.
Font: Custom
2020 - Present
A scripted wordmark “Lady Vols” in blue with a tail.
Font: Custom
2020 - Present
A scripted wordmark “Lady Volunteers” in blue with a tail.
Font: Unknown
2015 - Present
Wordmark “VOLS” in orange.
Designed by Nike.
Font: Custom
2015 - Present
Wordmark “TENNESSEE” in orange with black trim.
Designed by Nike.
Font: Custom
2015 - Present
Wordmark “TENNESSEE” in orange.
Designed by Nike.
Font: Custom
2015 - Present
Wordmark “VOLUNTEERS” in orange.
Designed by Nike.
Font: Custom
2015 - Present
Wordmark “VOLUNTEERS” in orange with black trim.
Designed by Nike.
Font: Custom
2015 - Present
Wordmark “VOLS” in orange with black trim.
Designed by Nike.
Font: Custom
2015 - Present
A wordmark “ROCKY TOP” in orange with black trim.
Font: Custom
2015 - Present
A wordmark “ROCKY TOP” in orange.
Font: Custom
2015 - Present
The primary logo of a letter “T” in orange and a wordmark “TENNESSEE” in orange with black trim.
Font: Custom
2015 - Present
The primary logo of a letter “T” in orange and a wordmark “TENNESSEE” in orange.
Font: Custom
2005 - 2015
Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey above a wordmark “TENNESSEE” in white and “VOLUNTEERS” in orange with white trim on a black formed background.
Font: Unknown
2005 - 2015
Wordmark “TENNESSEE” in white and “VOLS” in orange with white trim on a black formed background.
Font: Unknown
2005 - 2015
Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey above a wordmark “TENNESSEE” in white and “VOLUNTEERS” in orange with white trim on a black-formed background.
Font: Unknown
2005 - 2015
A wordmark “TENNESSEE” in white and “VOLUNTEERS” in orange with white trim on a black-formed background.
Font: Unknown
2005 - 2015
Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey above a wordmark “TENNESSEE” in white and “VOLS” in orange with white trim on a black background.
Font: Custom
1997 - 2007
A white wordmark “TENNESSEE” written across a white letter “T.”
Font: Unknown
1983 - 2015
Wordmark “VOLS” in orange.
Font: Unknown
1983 - 2015
Wordmark “TENNESSEE” in orange.
Font: Unknown
1983 - 2015
Wordmark “VOLUNTEERS” in orange.
Font: Unknown