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College basketball rankings: Where Tennessee is ranked after Georgia win

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January 15, 2024

College basketball rankings: Where Tennessee is ranked after Georgia win

Tennessee basketball dropped to No. 7 on Monday in the latest USA TODAY coaches poll.

The Vols (12-4, 2-1 SEC) came back to beat Georgia 85-79 on Saturday, erasing an 11-point deficit in the second half. UT lost 77-72 at Mississippi State on Wednesday in its first SEC road game.

The Vols host Florida (11-5, 1-2) on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) and Alabama (11-5, 3-0) on Saturday (2 p.m. ET, ESPN2).

Where Tennessee basketball has been ranked this season

The Vols were ranked No. 10 entering the season, the highest ranking for any SEC team entering the 2023-24 season in the coaches poll. The Vols were ranked No. 11 in the preseason poll prior to last season.

Tennessee spent two weeks at No. 8 then slipped to No. 11 after the Maui Invitational, where UT went 1-2 with losses to Purdue and Kansas. The Vols slipped to No. 13 after losing at North Carolina, their third straight loss.

UT returned to No. 10 after back-to-back wins then kept rising through December, spending two weeks at No. 7. It moved to No. 5 at the end of December before beginning SEC play and held the spot for the first poll in January.

Where Tennessee basketball is ranked in Associated Press Poll

The Vols ranked No. 6 in the Associated Press Poll on Monday.

Tennessee has been ranked for 49 consecutive weeks in the AP Poll, shattering the previous program record of 37. Its 49-week ranked streak is the fourth-longest active streak in the nation. UT has been ranked nonstop since the start of the 2021-22 season.

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The Vols have been ranked in the top-5 of the AP Poll 20 times in the past six seasons, including twice this season. They had been ranked in the top-5 17 times in the previous 70 years of the poll.

Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. Email him at michael.wilson@knoxnews.com and follow him on Twitter @ByMikeWilson. If you enjoy Mike’s coverage, consider a digital subscription that will allow you access to all of it

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Tennessee Titans head coach interview schedule takes shape

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January 6, 2026

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Tennessee Titans head coach interview schedule takes shape

The Tennessee Titans’ search for their next head coach is coming into focus, and the initial interview phase is in full swing.

Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy would be having a first virtual interview on Thursday, the dates and times for some interviews for other candidates have come out.

Multiple reports on social media indicate that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will meet with Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday, followed by Nagy on Thursday. The team will then follow that up by meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday and former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on Monday.

Tennessee will also meet with interim head coach Mike McCoy, and is rumored to have interest in former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

It’s an ever-changing process in Nashville. Stay up to date with all the coaching search news with us here at Titans Wire, and please sound off with your thoughts.

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419 sober drivers in Tennessee arrested for DUI in 2024, according to TBI

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January 6, 2026

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419 sober drivers in Tennessee arrested for DUI in 2024, according to TBI

New data released Monday by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation shows 419 sober drivers were arrested for DUI in Tennessee in 2024, the highest number of wrongful arrests in a single year since WSMV4 Investigates first started obtaining the data.

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Sick and tired: Counties near Chattanooga are now reporting highest flu rates in Tennessee

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January 5, 2026

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Sick and tired: Counties near Chattanooga are now reporting highest flu rates in Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Tennessee health officials say flu activity is rising sharply in around Chattanooga, with counties surrounding Hamilton showing some of the highest rates in the state.

Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Tennessee Dept. of Health. Photo via the Tennessee Health Dept.

Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

These counties have flu positivity rates greater than 10 percent. By comparison, the statewide average is 6.5 percent, and Hamilton County itself is at 6.9 percent.

State and federal health experts say the surge comes as influenza A(H3N2) continues to circulate widely. The CDC reports at least 11 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths nationwide so far this season. One pediatric death was reported this week in Tennessee, bringing the season total to nine nationwide.

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Georgia officials are also reporting higher-than-average flu activity, signaling that the region is experiencing a particularly active season. Health authorities encourage residents six months and older to get vaccinated if they have not already and to take precautions such as frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.

Flu activity is expected to remain elevated in Tennessee and across the U.S. for several more weeks, according to the CDC. Local hospitals and clinics are urging families to monitor symptoms and seek care early, especially for children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions.

For the latest guidance on influenza vaccination and antiviral treatments, visit the Tennessee Department of Health or the CDC at cdc.gov.

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