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Three Tennessee schools made Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s list of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States.
The list, which includes 54 schools, was published last week and includes everything from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs to East Coast Ivy League schools, along with a strong representation of schools with historic, Southern charm.
Here’s a look at the three in Tennessee that made the list.
Rhodes College is a private, liberal arts school with 123 acres of sprawling, wooded views in midtown Memphis. While the college was founded in 1848 and originally located in Clarksville, its campus moved to Memphis in 1925, according to the school’s website. The original Clarksville campus later became Austin Peay State University. Condé Nast Traveler highlighted the stone buildings that spread out across campus, and in particular the buildings that surround its central quad. Learn more about the college at rhodes.edu.
A private, Episcopalian liberal arts college, The University of the South is more commonly known as Sewanee, which is the small Tennessee town where it is located. The university owns 13,000 acres that include its campus, lakes, forests and bluffs along the western face of the Cumberland Plateau, according to the school’s website. Condé Nast Traveler praised the campus for its Collegiate Gothic style buildings and the rose window within its All Saints’ Chapel. Learn more about the university at sewanee.edu.
A private university in the West End neighborhood of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is known for its medical school and prestige — but also for its trees. Home to more than 6,000 trees and shrubs that represent more than 190 species, the campus is officially designated as an arboretum, according to its website. Founded in 1873, the university encompasses more than 300 acres in the heart of Nashville. Condé Nast Traveler noted the canopy of trees, along with the university’s Gothic Revival-style buildings.
Curious about the other schools that made the cut for Condé Nast Traveler? See the full list here.
The Dallas-area’s most up-and-down recruiting saga from the Class of 2026 has its latest twist.
North Forney four-star athlete Legend Bey has requested his letter of release from Tennessee, according to reporting from Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman.
“They are waiting for Tennessee to confirm this,” Spiegelman said of the request Sunday on The Inside Scoop podcast. “This could come as early as today, tomorrow. This is in the works.”
Bey signed with Tennessee on early national signing day, flipping from his November 10 commitment to Ohio State on early national signing day. He had originally committed to the Volunteers in June. However, reports emerged soon after his signing that Bey wanted to sign with the Buckeyes but landed at Tennessee because of pressure from his family.
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The possibility that Bey might seek a release was first reported Dec. 4, with reports suggesting that Tennessee would grant the request given the tumultuous recruiting process.
If the release is granted, Bey may have to wait to turn 18 years old before he can sign for Ohio State without parental approval.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville (9-1, 0-0 ACC) is set to face Tennessee (7-3, 0-0 SEC) on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7:00 p.m. EST at Thompson-Boling Arena. Here’s how the Cardinals stack up against the Volunteers:
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Tennessee |
Louisville |
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|---|---|---|
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AP/USAT |
20th/20th |
11th/11th |
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SOS |
38th |
89th |
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SOR |
47th |
13th |
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NET |
36th |
11th |
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RPI |
50th |
41st |
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BPI |
18th |
6th |
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KenPom |
18th |
10th |
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Torvik |
18th |
10th |
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EvanMiya |
20th |
12th |
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Tennessee |
Louisville |
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|---|---|---|
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Points |
Ja’Kobi Gillespie (17.3) |
Ryan Conwell (19.4) |
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Rebounds |
Nate Ament (7.1) |
Sananda Fru (6.2) |
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Assists |
Ja’Kobi Gillespie (5.4) |
Mikel Brown Jr. (5.1) |
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Steals |
Bishop Boswell (1.9) |
Kobe Rodgers (1.3) |
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Blocks |
Felix Okpara (1.7) |
Sananda Fru (1.2) |
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Tennessee |
Louisville |
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|---|---|---|
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Points Per Game |
80.9 |
94.3 |
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Field Goal % |
46.8 |
47.9 |
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FGM/FGA Per Game |
28.9/61.7 |
30.4/63.5 |
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Three Point % |
34.6 |
37.5 |
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3PTM/3PTA |
7.4/21.4 |
13.2/35.2 |
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Free Throw % |
72.7 |
77.8 |
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FTM/FTA Per Game |
15.7/21.6 |
20.3/26.1 |
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Tennessee |
Louisville |
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|---|---|---|
|
Rebounds Per Game |
43.3 |
42.6 |
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Off. Reb. Per Game |
15.6 |
12.7 |
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Def. Reb. Per Game |
27.7 |
29.9 |
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Rebound Margin |
12.9 |
8.0 |
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Tennessee |
Louisville |
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|---|---|---|
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Opp. Points Per Game |
66.0 |
68.1 |
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Opp. FG% |
38.5 |
37.8 |
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Opp. 3PT% |
29.7 |
29.6 |
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Steals Per Game |
7.5 |
8.1 |
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Blocks Per Game |
3.7 |
3.8 |
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Turnovers Forced Per Game |
12.4 |
13.9 |
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Tennessee |
Louisville |
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|---|---|---|
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Assists Per Game |
18.8 |
19.7 |
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Turnovers Per Game |
13.2 |
10.9 |
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Turnover Margin |
0.8 |
3.0 |
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Assist/Turnover Ratio |
1.42 |
1.81 |
– ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Cardinals have a 57.8 percent chance to win against the Volunteers. Louisville has a BPI rating of 22.0 (6th overall), whereas Tennessee has a BPI rating of 16.9 (18th overall).
– KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 49 percent chance to take down the Volunteers, with a projected final score of 80-79 in favor of UT. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +27.72 (10th overall), whereas Tennessee has an adjusted efficiency margin of +23.10 (18th overall).
– Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 43 percent chance to take down the Vols, with a projected final score of 80-78 in favor of UT. Louisville has a “Barthag” of .9451 (10th overall), whereas Tennessee has a “Barthag” of .9253 (18th overall).
– Personal Prediction: Louisville 83, Tennessee 82.
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On this week’s episode of The RTI Low Down, Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are diving into a huge week for the Tennessee Football program.
The guys start the show by discussing the Vols’ big move to fire Tim Banks and the splash hire in acquiring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.
Bob and Chris are then joined by VFL and SEC Legend Kevin Burnett to talk about his time on Rocky Top, his thoughts on playing under defensive coordinators, Josh Heupel’s current team, and more.
The guys close down the show by breaking down Tennessee’s 2026 schedule, Vol Hoops’ tough test on the hardwood this week, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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