Bluetick hounds are known for their impressive hunting skills. While they primarily hunt raccoons and smaller game, earning them the moniker "coonhounds," they've also been known to pursue possums, ...

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 ...

Smokey, the bluetick coonhound in a checkered vest, has been the University of Tennessee's mascot for more than 70 years. Since 1953, there have been 11 different Smokey dogs, most of which came from ...

RABBIT HASH, Ky. (WKRC) - The small community of Rabbit Hash has elected a new mayor, and once again, the position has gone to a dog. This year, a bluetick coonhound named Boone has taken the title.

For people who aren't fans of the cooler months, it can be hard to wrap our heads around why someone would spend hours outside in the snow. But it starts to make sense when we think about all the ...

Tennessee has an official state dog, and the breed will come as no surprise to anyone living in the Volunteer State. Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law Wednesday that officially makes the ...