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Who Knew?

Submitted by Gene Patterson on April 10, 2008 - 7:35pm

Knox County Commission Chairman Tank Strickland may look like a middle linebacker, but cheerleading may be his real talent.

At Wednesday's Thompson Boling Celebration for the Lady Vols, the Chairman stepped to the microphone to proclaim the day "Lady Vols Day" in Knox County...but not before leaning toward Mayor Bill Haslam and saying, "I've been wanting to do this for a long time."

What did he do? He lead the crowd of enthusiastic fans to a rousing a rendition of ..'WHAT'S THAT SPELL? LADY VOLS!!"

Strickland fired up the crowd with his delivery...sending decibel levels soaring and putting smiles on the faces of just about everyone...including Strickland.

Afterwards, I asked him he had fun. He did, he said. And he was happy he didn't misspell Lady Vols.

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Tank Strickland seems to be

Submitted by Bayard J. Donahoo (not verified) on April 16, 2008 - 3:38am.

Tank Strickland seems to be a quiet, thoughtful man who can toast the Lady Vols with loud enthusiasm. He deserves a round of applause too.

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