Knoxville Smokies announce names for 3 new mascots
The team asked fans for name ideas, receiving more than 1,000 submissions before landing on “Knox,” the father of “Jackson.”
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Smokies officially have not just one mascot, but a family. The team revealed the father-son mascot duo’s names Monday.
The team asked fans for name ideas, receiving more than 1,000 submissions before landing on “Knox,” the father of “Jackson.”
The names have obvious ties to Knoxville. Knox, of course, derives from the city’s name. Jackson was named in honor of East Jackson Avenue, the home of Covenant Health Park, which is the team’s new stadium.
Knox and Jackson’s special moment was interrupted, however. Mid-announcement, a throw-back mascot — Smokie Joe — invaded Covenant Health Park.
The Smokies’ surprise mascot is a reference to Knoxville’s original mascot.
The Knoxville Smokies open up play at home on April 15.
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