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University of Tennessee facts for kids

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The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university in Knoxville, Tennessee. It was started in 1794. The university had almost 28,000 students in 2008. Its sports teams are called the Volunteers.

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  • The Hill at UT Knoxville in the 1800s

    The Hill. The University of Tennessee was established in 1794, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the U.S.

  • UT-mall

    Looking west along the Pedestrian Walkway

  • College-exterior

    UT College of Law

  • UT-McClungPlaza

    View of Europa and the Bull at McClung Plaza

  • Neyland Stadium 2010

    Neyland Stadium

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