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Preview: Tennessee Turns Sights to Postseason with SEC Championships – University of Tennessee Athletics
All meet information including schedules, tickets, heat sheets/results, streaming, parking, and fan policies can be found on the 2026 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships Central page. Each session of the SEC Championships will be streamed on SEC Network+, with fans able to follow live results by using Meet Mobile.
The championship meet begins on Monday with the men’s 1-meter event. Tuesday features the women’s 1-meter, as well as finals in the 1650 Frees, 200 Medley Relay and the 800 Free Relay. Wednesday sees competition in the 100 Back, 200 Fly, and 100 Breast, as well as the men’s 3-meter.
Thursday begins the back half of the meet, with competition in the 100 Fly, 400 IM, and 200 Free on the individual side. Thursday also sees the women’s 3-meter and the 400 Medley Relay. Friday’s schedule features the 200 Breast, 50 Free, and 500 Free, while the men’s Platform and 200 Free Relay get underway as well. The championship meet ends on Friday, with a slate that includes the 200 IM, 100 Free, 200 Back, Women’s Platform, and 400 Free Relay.
At the 2025 SEC Championships, the men’s and women’s programs finished third overall. The Big Orange won a combined 28 medals, with 12 golds, nine silver, and seven bronze between the two teams. The Lady Vols finished the week with 1172, bringing home seven SEC titles and 18 total medals. The Vols finished the meet with 977.5 points, behind 10 total medals and five championships.
Camille Spink swept the 50 Free, 100 Free, and 200 Free at the 2025 SEC Championships, becoming the first SEC swimmer to achieve the feat since 2007. Spink was named the co-recipient SEC Commissioner’s Trophy, awarded to the top individual point scorers of the meet. Spink looks to win her third consecutive SEC title in both the 50 and 100 Free, which was last accomplished by fellow Lady Vol Erika Brown who did so from 2018-20.
Ella Jansen and Emily Brown enter for the Lady Vols as two of the top swimmers in the conference in multiple events heading into the SEC Championships. Both swimmers rank second and third respectively in the 200 Fly, with Brown setting the school record in the event earlier this season. Jansen is the SEC leader in the 400 IM, entering the meet with the fourth-best time in the event in the nation.
On the men’s side, Gui Caribe comes in with a pair of bronze medal performances in the 50 and 10 Free at the 2025 SEC Championships. Caribe has the best time in the country in the 100 Free of 40.91, while ranking third nationally and second in the conference in the 50 Free. The Vols come in as the defending champions in both the 200 and 400 Free Relays after taking the SEC titles last year. At last year’s championship meet, the Vols set NCAA records in both competitions as they captured the gold medals.
Martin Espernberger returns for the Vols after taking second place in the 200 Fly back in 2025. Espernberger took gold in the event in 2024 and looks to medal in the event for the third consecutive season. Bennett Greene took home bronze for the Vols in 2025, and aims to improve on that mark this year. Koby Bujak-Upton and Nikoli Blackman sit one and two in the conference in the 200 Free, with an eye on medaling for Tennessee at the conference championships.
Following the SEC Championships, Tennessee turns its attention to the NCAA meets. The Zone B Diving Championships take place March 7-11, taking pace in Athens, Ga. Following zones, Tennessee gets into the men’s and women’s championships in Atlanta. The NCAA Women’s Championships take place March 18-21, while the NCAA Men’s Championships get underway March 25-28.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — FOX 17 News issued a Code Red alert for heavy rain and storms on Saturday.
Rain is expected to start Saturday morning across the area. The heaviest rain will fall along and north of I-40, where flash flooding could happen.
A flood watch is in effect through Sunday morning for areas north of I-40. Those areas could see between 2 to 3 inches of rain, with some spots getting even more.
Most of Middle Tennessee is under a small risk for severe storms Saturday afternoon into the evening. Damaging wind will be the main threat, and there’s a very low chance for tornadoes.
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The storms will clear out by Saturday evening. After that, attention turns to a heat wave building in next week.
Heat dome vs heat wave: What’s the difference and why it matters
Heat wave or heat dome? Here’s the difference — and why some extreme heat lasts longer and feels more dangerous.
A “significant” heat wave is on the way.
According to the latest forecast from the Weather Prediction Center, dangerous heat is expected across much of the country, including Tennessee, beginning June 28, and lasting into next week.
The National Weather Service is anticipating temperatures in the 90s to low 100s.
“These hot temperatures combined with high humidity will lead to heat indices of 100-110 degrees and locally as high as 115,” wrote the weather service in a June 25 statement. “Low temperatures only dropping into the 70s will provide little overnight relief.”
Here’s what to know.
What is a heat dome?
Heat domes, also called ridges of high pressure or death ridges, are large bulges of sinking warm air that can stretch up to 1,000 miles in summer, driving temperatures 30 degrees above normal and creating hazardous, drying conditions that often lead to deadly, multi‑day heat waves, Weather.com said.
According to climatecheck.com, the term describes the “oppressive” high-pressure atmospheric systems that cause warm air to be pushed to the Earth’s surface and trapped there for long periods of time.
“The dome traps high-pressure air in one place, like the lid on a pot,” the website said. “These large zones of hot air result in a combination of blistering temperatures, devastating wildfires, and drought conditions.”
How long will the heat dome last?
The period of extreme heat is expected to stretch through Independence Day weekend, lasting until July 6.
High to moderate extreme heat risk is expected across much of the central and eastern U.S. from July 3–4, with a broader slight risk extending through July 6. Heat indices of 100–110 degrees and warm nights in the 70s and 80s may limit relief over the holiday weekend, the weather service reported.
How hot will it get?
NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center said hot weather will be the story this coming weekend from the Plains to the Ohio Valley, with widespread above-average temperatures expected thanks to a strong upper-level ridge of high pressure (aka heat dome) developing.
Highs in the 90s are expected as far north as the Great Lakes and Minnesota, and 100s for much of Texas, USA TODAY reported.
Heat indices approaching 110 degrees are possible from the mid-South to the central Gulf Coast where the combination of heat and high dew points will be greatest.
Overnight lows will also be quite warm, with some record high minimums possible.
For much of next week, the core of the heat dome is likely to be centered on the Ohio Valley, the middle portion of the Mississippi Valley and the Tennessee Valley, according to AccuWeather. At times, the heat will expand outward and reach parts of the Plains, the Great Lakes, the East and the Gulf Coast.
How will the heat dome impact Tennessee?
According to the National Weather Service Nashville office, “oppressive” heat and humidity will bring triple digit heat indices from Sunday onward.
“Look for our rain chances to abate from Sunday onward, just as the first bonafide heat wave of the season settles in for the long haul,” wrote the weather service in its morning discussion June 26.
“While rain chances next week will be nearly non-existent, temperatures across the bulk of the mid state west of the Cumberland Plateau will top out in the mid to upper 90s every day at least through Friday.”
This will result in heat indices reaching the 100s across most areas, with heat advisory criteria likely to be met on multiple days, added the service.
All of Tennessee is expected to receive major heat, while portions of Middle Tennessee and all of West Tennessee will face extreme heat.
According to the weather service, major heat can affect anyone without proper cooling and hydration, as well as strain health systems and industries, while extreme heat involves rare and or prolonged high temperatures with little to no overnight relief, impacting anyone without adequate cooling or hydration.
How to stay safe during periods of high, dangerous heat
Extreme heat can lead to heat-related illnesses and even death.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat-related illness occurs when the body is unable to properly cool itself. Older adults, young children and people with chronic medical conditions are at especially high risk.
The CDC reports that more than 700 people die from extreme heat each year in the United States.
The CDC recommends the following during periods of extreme heat:
- Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as you can.
- Drink plenty of fluids even if you don’t feel thirsty.
- Schedule outdoor activities carefully and pace yourself. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen.
- Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
- Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.
- Never leave children or pets in cars.
- Check the local news for health and safety updates.
Contributing: USA TODAY
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com.
The Tennessee Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 25, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 25 drawing
Morning: 9-1-6, Wild: 3
Midday: 5-6-7, Wild: 5
Evening: 8-0-9, Wild: 2
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 25 drawing
Morning: 1-0-7-7, Wild: 5
Midday: 0-1-3-6, Wild: 0
Evening: 4-0-9-0, Wild: 2
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily Tennessee Jackpot numbers from June 25 drawing
03-04-09-12-28
Check Daily Tennessee Jackpot payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 25 drawing
03-13-14-34-45, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Tennessee Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Tennessee Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket, a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of social security number to P.O. Box 290636, Nashville, TN 37229. Prize claims less than $600 do not require a claim form. Please include contact information on prizes claimed by mail in the event we need to contact you.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID and proof of social security number to any of these locations:
Nashville Headquarters & Claim Center: 26 Century Blvd., Nashville, TN 37214, 615-254-4946 in the (615) and (629) area, 901-466-4946 in the (901) area, 865-512-4946 in the (865) area, 423-939-7529 in the (423) area or 1-877-786-7529 (all other areas in Tennessee). Outside Tennessee, dial 615-254-4946. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Knoxville District Office: Cedar Springs Shopping Center, 9298 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922, (865) 251-1900. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Chattanooga District Office: 2020 Gunbarrel Rd., Suite 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421, (423) 308-3610. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Memphis District Office: Chiles Plaza, 7424 U.S. Highway 64, Suite 104, Memphis, TN 38133, (901) 322-8520. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://tnlottery.com/.
When are the Tennessee Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 3, 4: Daily at 9:28 a.m. (Morning) and 12:28 p.m. CT (Midday), except for Sunday. Evening game daily, seven days a week, at 6:28 p.m. CT.
- Daily Tennessee Jackpot: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Tennessee Cash: 10:34 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Powerball Double Play: 10:30 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Tennessean editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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