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Axle Logistics, a Knoxville-based freight brokerage, will become the first official jersey-patch sponsor for both Tennessee men's and women's basketball teams under a five-year agreement that ties branding to student-athlete influencer marketing and highlights the company's growth and strategic focus on talent pipelines.
The new partnership will see Axel Logistics branding featured on Tennessee Volunteers basketball jerseys, marking a milestone in community-focused corporate sport sponsorships.
A multi‑year partnership with Axle Logistics will see the logistics firm’s branding on Tennessee basketball jerseys starting this fall, while also funding a new influencer marketing program for student‑athletes.
A Knoxville‑based logistics firm founded by UT alumni will adorn the Volunteers’ jerseys, marking a milestone in collegiate athletics and local business collaboration.
Starting in the 2023‑2031 season, Axle Logistics, a Knoxville‑based logistics firm founded by University of Tennessee alumni, will emblazon the Volunteers' basketball jerseys with its patch, marking the first such agreement for UT basketball and underscoring a new revenue stream for collegiate athletics.
A five‑year deal will feature Axle Logistics on the jerseys of both men's and women's basketball teams, highlighting student‑athlete brand development and community engagement.
During a July 30, 2026 broadcast of the Josh and Swain show, play‑by‑play voice Mike Keith announced that Jayson Swain, a former Tennessee wide receiver and longtime sideline reporter, would replace Ramon Foster as the network’s new color analyst, promising passionate coverage of Tennessee football beginning September 5.
After a standout college career and five years in radio, Jayson Swain rejoins the Vol Network as the new color analyst, taking over from Ramon Foster who is now with the Tennessee Titans.
The Vol Network is preparing to replace longtime color analyst Ramon Foster, who left for the Tennessee Titans radio team. Candidates include Pat Ryan, Jayson Swain, Erik Ainge and Will Overstreet, each bringing distinct experience to the broadcast booth.