June 30, 2025 – NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The “Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Special Presented by the Tennessee Lottery” will debut as a one-hour televised special event Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT at www.tshf.net and through the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame’s Twitter, YouTube and Facebook pages. Mike Keith, Hall of Fame inductee and Voice of the Vols, will host the event celebrating sports in the Volunteer State.
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 2025 class features an impressive lineup of sports icons, including Tony Allen, Joe Behling, Bob Brown, Tamika Catchings, Phillip Clark, Stephen Gostkowski, Deon Grant, Chamique Holdsclaw, Jack Jenkins, Andy Kelly, Larry Kenon, Derrick Mason, Doug Mathews, George Pitts, Ronnie Robinson, Ron Slay, Priscilla Gary Sweeney, Elston Turner, Shea Weber, and Chris Woodruff.
Sports fans will be introduced to the Class of 2025 through candid interviews with those they mentored and inspired along the way. Special guests will share stories celebrating their legacy and impact on Tennessee sports.
This year’s special will also recognize outstanding achievement with the Hall’s annual awards, including:
- Tennessean of the Year: Captain Barry “Butch” Wilmore
- Pat Summitt Lifetime Achievement Award: Rick Barnes
- Female Amateur Team of the Year: Union Basketball
- Male Amateur Teams of the Year: Tennessee Baseball and Chattanooga Basketball
- Female Amateur Athlete of the Year: Olivia Reeves
- Male Amateur Athlete of the Year: Seth Henigan
The special will air statewide as follows:
Nashville: NewsChannel 5+
- Saturday, July 12 at 6 p.m. CT
- Comcast Xfinity channel 250
- Charter Spectrum channel 182
- Digital Channel 5.2
- Available on the NewsChannel5 app on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV
Knoxville: MyVLT
- Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. ET
Jackson: EPlusTV6
- Saturday, July 12 at 6 p.m. CT
Memphis: CW30
- Saturday, July 12 at 6 p.m. CT
Johnson City: WJHL 11
- Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. ET
Chattanooga: WDEF 12
- Saturday, July 19 at 12 Noon ET
The event will also stream online at www.tshf.net, @TheTSHF on Twitter and @TNSportsHallofFame on Facebook at 7/6c.
About the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Established in 1966, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Tennessee Lottery, enshrines and honors athletes, teams, coaches, sports writers and sports administrators who have made an impact on the history of Tennessee sports. The Hall serves as a platform to connect athletes, coaches, sports fans, and supporters by acknowledging life achievements implemented through sports. The Hall celebrates athletes of all forms, from all across the state. Additionally, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame aspires to educate youth about the importance of healthy habits and the positive impact they have on lifestyle choices. For more information, visit www.tshf.net.
About the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation
The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products. Since January 20, 2004, the Lottery has raised more than $7.6 billion to fund designated education programs, including college grants, scholarships, Drive to 55 initiatives and afterschool programs. In addition to the educational beneficiaries, players have won more than $20.8 billion in prizes and Lottery retailers have earned more than $2 billion in commissions. For additional information, visit tnlottery.com and follow the TEL on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
