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Tennessee football players engage with fans at Knoxville Food City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:38 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Tennessee football players engage with fans at Knoxville Food City

Summary

On July 25, Tennessee football organized a fan meet and greet at Food City in Knoxville, featuring 22 players. The event allowed fans to connect with players, take photos, and share their support ahead of the upcoming college football season. Defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs reflected on the joy of interacting with fans, noting their enthusiasm remains unmatched. Junior tight end Ethan Davis emphasized the importance of engaging with the community, while fans expressed their long-standing support through various personal stories and memorabilia. The team is preparing for fall practices, with the season opener against Furman scheduled for September 5.

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•Tennessee football held a fan event on July 25 at Food City in Knoxville.
•22 players participated, allowing fans to take photos and get autographs.
•Defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs noted fans' enthusiasm during his interactions.
•The season opener is against Furman on September 5.
•Junior tight end Ethan Davis highlighted the team's commitment to community engagement.

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9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee football players trade handshakes and stories with fans at Food City

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Tennessee football brought 22 players to a Knoxville Food City on July 25 for a fan meet and greet, with Volunteers fans lining every aisle in the store.
— Yahoo Sports

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