Perhaps it was an early-life introduction to The Fox and the Hound, but I’ve always been a sucker for stories of cross-species animal friendships, and I’m completely enchanted by these two adorable ...

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SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee lawmakers have made it official: The Bluetick Coonhound is the state dog of Tennessee. The legislation easily made its way to the governor’s desk, and once the ...

HALLS, Tenn. — This week state lawmakers and the governor unanimously approved the bluetick coonhound as the official state dog of Tennessee. RELATED: Smokey's State: Bluetick Coonhound officially ...

The bluetick coonhound is Tennessee's state dog — as if that was a debatable subject. Gov. Bill Lee signed the bill into law on Wednesday officially making the beloved University of Tennessee mascot a ...

Smokey is ready to pass the Volunteer torch to another worthy pup of the same name. Smokey X is set to retire as the iconic University of Tennessee mascot. And Smokey XI, another bluetick coonhound ...

RABBIT HASH, Ky. (WXIX) - It is a new era for Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, as Boone the Bluetick Coonhound was sworn in as mayor. Boone graciously accepted the duty as Rabbit Hash mayor during his ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Governor Bill Lee has signed a new bill making the bluetick coonhound Tennessee's state dog. The bill was introduced by Rep. Bill Beck introduced that would make the hound a ...

Virginia is preparing to limit how much time kids can spend on social media as part of an effort by state lawmakers to address youth online safety. Tennessee State Fire Marshall's Office unveils $1.25 ...

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will hold a special signing ceremony Thursday to officially designate the Bluetick Coonhound as the official state dog. Smokey has already been the beloved mascot of the ...