Category Archives: Vol Trivia
Vol Trivia: Who was Thompson Boling
Q. Who was Thompson Boling A. The facility is named for two men: B. Ray Thompson, local philanthropist, whose lead […]
Vols Trivia: What is the expression?
Q. Men’s basketball coach Ray Mears coined an expression as part of a marketing campaign which is now a common […]
Vol Trivia: What campus element is nine feet tall and weighs 2,645 pounds?
Q. What campus element is nine feet tall and weighs 2,645 pounds? A. Europa and the Bull. (The Jumbotron board […]
Vol Trivia: What color is Pantone Matching System 151?
Q: What color is Pantone Matching System 151? A: Big Orange. If you want to learn more about the history behind […]
Vol Trivia: In 1972, during the halftime of the Alabama football game, the UT band brought fans to their feet as what was played for the first time in Neyland Stadium?
Q: In 1972, during the halftime of the Alabama football game, the UT band brought fans to their feet as […]
Vol Trivia: In 1804 this institution made history because of its student body. What was unique about the student body?
Q: In 1804 this institution made history because of its student body. What was unique about the student body? A: […]
Vol Trivia: What does the “Always Faithful” sculpture in front of the College of Veterinary Medicine honor?
Q: What does the “Always Faithful” sculpture in front of the College of Veterinary Medicine honor? A: The 25 Doberman […]
Vol Trivia: What is the natural campus message board?
Q: What is the natural campus message board? A: The rock. Only a very small portion of the top of […]
Vol Trivia: In 1958, the Electrical Engineering department rented a LGP-30, which was the first, what on campus?
Computer. In 1958, Dr. Paul Cromwell, head of the Electrical Engineering Department, rented a Librascope General Purpose 30-bit computer (LGP […]