Dixieland Delight was written by Ronnie Rogers in 1982. The inspiration for the song reportedly came while Rogers was driving down Highway 11W in Rutledge, Tennessee, a small town about 30 miles outside of Knoxville.
The premise of the song is that he and his lady friend, who I presume was wild as a mink and sweet as soda pop, were cruising down Highway 11W on a perfect Saturday night in East Tennessee. A Saturday night that I can only assume was spent celebrating Tennessee’s 35-28 victory over the No. 2-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in 1982.
In conclusion, Alabama fans have turned a song inspired by a Tennessee Saturday night with a Vols win over Bama, into one of their most beloved football traditions.
You’re welcome, Tuscaloosa.
Go Vols! 🍊🍊
#AlabamaHateWeek
⛳️ EAGLE NATION, LET’S HIT THE LINKS! 🦅⚾️
Trade the diamond for the golf course and come support Eagleville Baseball at our Golf Scramble!
Come have a great day while helping our Eagles get ready for another season. 💪
⚾️ Play for the Eagles. ⛳️ Swing for the win.
Our Eagleville baseball & softball teams spent their Saturday giving back at Miracle Field! ❤️
Because being an Eagle is about more than what happens between the lines—it’s about serving, giving back, and making a difference beyond just our community!
I am beyond excited and incredibly blessed to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and softball career at Murray State University!
This journey has been filled with countless hours of hard work, sacrifices, early mornings, late nights, wins, losses, and lessons that have shaped me into the player and person I am today. I am so grateful that all of those moments have led me to the opportunity to play Division I softball and become a Racer!
First, I want to thank my parents for being my biggest supporters from day one.
Thank you for every practice, lesson, tournament, long drive, pep talk, sacrifice, and for always believing in me and my dreams. I truly would not be where I am today without you. To my sisters, thank you for supporting me, cheering me on, and being there through every part of this journey.
I also want to give a huge thank you to the coaches who have invested their time, knowledge, and belief in me throughout my softball career - Jeremy Higdon, Chad Leeman, Brandon Whitt, Chris Ellis, KK McCrary, and Tommy Bain. Each of you has played a part in developing me as an athlete, pushing me to become better, and preparing me for this next level.
A special thank you to my hitting coach, Joey Lewis, for the countless hours spent helping me grow at the plate, challenging me, and always pushing me to become a better hitter and competitor.
Thank you to every teammate, coach, instructor, family member, and friend who has supported me along the way. Every practice, tournament, conversation, and lesson has been a part of getting me to this moment.
Finally, thank you to the Murray State coaching staff for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to represent Murray State University.
I am so excited for this next chapter, to continue growing academically and athletically, and to compete at the next level. Go racers! 💙💛 #committed #murraystate #goracers
@CoachGill_MSU@RacersSoftball@TheRealChopkins@FPXHigdon18u@Jeremy_P_Higdon@TheHitLabLLC@Bwhitt1979@coachleeman@EAGSoftball@MccraryCaitlyn@DiamondAddicts@BradyVernon@ExtraInningSB@LineDsoftball@PrepSoftball@rmcafee8
💫 Senior Sunday Spotlight 💫
We are thankful for Devon’s dedication over the past few years and look forward to what he does this season! His positive outlook on the game will help lead our team on and off the field.
@TMobile#FN5GL#ENTRY
2026 Summer
2028 C | Eagleville HS | FTB Tennessee
56 PA | .326 AVG | .446 OBP | .837 OPS
8 BB • 8 K
Time to attack the offseason, getting stronger in the weight room and putting in the work to be ready for spring. Q#bringitback
@bkbassham11@Twilly03@EagleBaseballTN
WWBA was a success.
📊 Stats:
• .556 AVG
• 2 2B
• 1 HR
• 10 SB
Also played good defensively all tournament and was grateful for the opportunity to compete in front of coaches and scouts. So Thankful for my circle that has helped me get here.
@PG_Scouting@Stackedbaseball
Catching tomorrow for FTB Tennessee 2028 at the @PerfectGameUSA 16U WWBA!
Coaches in the area, I’d love the opportunity to play in front of you.
July 9 | 4:00 PM ET
USA Scout Elite Purple 16U
Cherokee Bluff HS | Flowery Branch, GA
2028 C | 4.0 GPA
@PG_Uncommitted#PGWWBA
Had a great weekend competing at the PG National Elite Championship!
7 PA | 5 AB | .600 AVG | .714 OBP | 1.314 OPS
3 H | 3 1B | 1 BB | 1 HBP | 0 SO
Grateful for the opportunity to compete against great talent.
@PG_Scouting@PG_Uncommitted@FTBTENNESSEE28@HoustonSmith21