Feb. 7, 2013
Follow us "Through the Lens" as we provide periodic photo updates during the Tennessee football staff's recruiting celebration trip across the state of Tennessee from Memphis to Nashville and back home to Rocky Top. For instant updates, follow @Vol_Football and @Vol_Photos on Twitter.
8:15 PM ET That's All, Folks!
Coach Jones poses for pictures with fans after finishing up on stage at the last of the day's three events.
7:45 PM ET Thigpen Puts on a Show
Tommy Thigpen had the crowd in stitches with his comedy act.
7:30 PM ET Standing Oh!
Jay Graham received three standing ovations, one at each stop of the celebration tour today.
6:35 PM ET All Set Up and Ready to Go
The fans are ready to go!
6:15 PM ET Smokey in the House
Smokey X making an appearance at the Knoxville event.
Just landed back in Knoxville, 2 down 1 to go! #VolunteerState #VolsNSD13
-- Butch Jones (@UTCoachJones) February 7, 2013
4:49 PM ET Touchdown at Tennessee!
Wheels down in Knoxville. Time for Dinner at Neyland!
3:47 PM ET Returning to Rocky Top
Butch Jones and Dave Hart on the plane headed back to Knoxville.
2:35 PM ET Hitting the Airwaves
Butch Jones getting prepped to go on 104.5 The Zone.
2:15 PM ET Martinez Makes an Impression
UT defensive backs coach Willie Martinez addresses the fans in Nashville.
1:56 PM ET Nashville Introduction
1:15 PM ET Mingling in Music City
Butch Jones meeting with fans in the Music City.
12:28 PM ET On the Ground in Music City
Butch Jones arrives in Nashville for the second leg of the day's festivities.
12:10 PM ET View From Above
The Vol contingent flying into Nashville.
11:06 AM ET Thanks Memphis, Hello Nashville
Thank you Memphis for the hospitality, on to Nashville! #VolsNSD13 #VolunteerState twitter.com/UTCoachJones/s...
-- Butch Jones (@UTCoachJones) February 7, 2013
Great stop in Memphis to celebrate the 2013 signing class. Nashville here we come!!! #VFL #VOLNATION
-- Michael Bajakian (@UTCoachJake) February 7, 2013
Great stop in Memphis this am. Everyone proud of local Vol signee Jason Carr.#VFL
-- Steve Stripling (@UTCoachStrip) February 7, 2013
Great time in Memphis! Off to Nashville! #vfl
-- Coach Zach Azzanni (@UTCoachZA) February 7, 2013
Just finished up a great morning in Memphis! On to Nashville!
-- Mark Elder (@UTCoachElder) February 7, 2013
CCMPLETE MEMPHIS PHOTO GALLERY
9:55 AM ET Standing Ovation
Butch Jones and the UT staff get a standing ovation at the end of the Memphis breakfast.
9:25 AM ET Speaking Engagement
Butch Jones speaks at the Memphis recruiting celebration breakfast.
9:13 AM ET Jones Meets With the Media
8:54 AM ET This fan is #AllButch
This fan went all out for today's breakfast in Memphis.
8:45 AM ET Hi, My Name is Butch Jones
Butch Jones meeting with fans in Memphis.
8:39 AM ET Packed House
Sell-out crowd on hand for the recruiting celebration breakfast in Memphis.
8:25 AM ET Police Escort
The Memphis Motor Cycle unit is still the best escort in the country! Shutting down the highway for the Vols! @azolibertybowl #VolsNSD13
-- Butch Jones (@UTCoachJones) February 7, 2013
UT staff being treated like royalty n Memphis! Best police escort ever! Talk about a kicked out bus! Wow!!!
-- Tommy Thigpen (@UTCoachThig) February 7, 2013
8:11 AM ET Hello Memphis!
Butch Jones gets off the plane in Memphis.
7:55 AM ET One Flight Down, Two to Go
The first flight is complete as the UT array lands safely in Memphis.
6:55 AM ET Doing Work
Butch Jones and staff get some work in during the flight to Memphis.
6:42 AM ET Wheels Up!
A view from inside the cockpit as the Tennessee football staff heads across the state.
6:37 AM ET Big Men on Campus
UT AD Dave Hart and head football coach Butch Jones talk before boarding the plane to Memphis.
6:32 AM ET Statewide Celebration
A football helmet signed by head coach Butch Jones is one of the many items that will be given away during the day-long and statewide celebration.
Just landed in Memphis only staff in America that will have 3 different events in 3 cities across THEIR state! #VolsNSD13 #VolunteerState
-- Butch Jones (@UTCoachJones) February 7, 2013
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