TN Speech and Debate

We are the Tennessee Speech and Debate Society. We are committed to promoting discourse and civil discussions through the promotion of speech and integrity.

[Joe Mazer @josephmazer]

I had an opportunity earlier this week to connect with our students at the Hot Cocoa with the Dean event! I always love hearing from our students on their academic progress and vision they want to see for @UTCCI!

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

Tournament Results from the University of Arkansas, Monticello!
Novice:
Owen Thurber- Octofinalist
Varsity:
Gowri Tumkur- Octofinalist
Drew Waites- Quarterfinalist
Professional:
Cole Pawlaczyk- 4th Speaker
#volsdebate #utkdebate #OneTeam #OneFamily #OneWin #utk #GoVols

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

They say people fear public speaking more than death. So without a tournament this past weekend, #VolDebaters went to find a thrill at @deadmansfarm instead! 👻

#volsdebate #utkdebate #OneTeam #OneFamily #OneWin #utk #utknoxville #GoVols #speechanddebate #VFL #GBO

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

Grateful to have a wonderful evening with our Nashville Alums! It’s always great when discourse is welcomed at the table with Vol Debaters, ~old~ and new 🤠

#utkdebate #volsdebate #OneTeam #OneFamily #OneWin #utknoxville #utkalumni #UTKDebateAlumni #VFL #GoVols #GBO

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

For the 1st Tournament in the #RoadToNationals2022, @utkdebate won 5th in Overall Sweepstakes! Congrats to:
Mason Ober - Novice Octofinalist
Drew Waites - Varsity 3rd Speaker and our Octofinalist
Isabelle Marshall - Varsity Quarterfinalist
#utkdebate #volsdebate #utk #VFL #GBO

[Dolly Parton @DollyParton]

Me, after I win an argument.

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

Today is #GratefulVolDay, and our team is immensely proud to have many @UTKnoxville Alumni and donors support us in pursuing excellence in speech and debate!

#OneTeam #OneFamily #OneWin #VolsDebate #utkDebateAlumni #utk #utkalumni #utkdebate #GBO #VFL #vols #GoVols

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

FINAL Interest Meeting is TOMORROW at 7PM in HSS 206! • If you missed us yesterday, you can still learn more about @utkdebate and see #VolDebaters in action!

#utk #NewVols #VolsDebate #VFL #utknoxville #OneTeam #OneFamily #OneWin #recruitment #speechanddebate

[UT Knoxville @UTKnoxville]

As the COVID-19 delta variant continues to spread and impact our local communities, we are adjusting campus health and safety guidelines. Masks are now required in all indoor public spaces with a few exceptions. Find the full announcement at https://t.co/oGIGnFrAQZ. (1/3)

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

Our 1ST Interest Meeting is TOMORROW at 7PM in HSS 101! There will be PRIZES, a #Debate between two Varsity #VolDebaters, and more information about @utkdebate!

#utk #NewVols #VolsDebate #VFL #utknoxville #OneTeam #OneFamily #OneWin #recruitment #speechanddebate

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

@utkdebate @pixelatinate

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

Final FAQ: Why should YOU join TSDS? Our President, Swasti Mishra, talks about the benefits, development, and community that you’ll have on our team.

#utk #utkwomenlead #NewVols #VolsDebate #VFL #utknoxville #OneTeam #OneFamily #OneWin #recruitment #speechanddebate

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

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[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

4th FAQ: What’s the cost? - Watch below where our Alumni Coordinator, Gowri Tumkur, discusses how we use our alumni and donor support to help you!

#utk #newvols #volsdebate #VFL #utknoxville #OneTeam #OneFamily #OneWin #recruitment #speechanddebate

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

Great to be back with you too!! @mwanamak

[Marianne Wanamaker @mwanamak]

Loved having @VoteBriggs at the @UTBakerCenter today. The energy in the room was amazing - so happy to be back with these special people in this special place.

[UT Knoxville @UTKnoxville]

It's a #beautiVOL day to go to class. 🧡

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

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[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

3rd FAQ: What’s our style of debate? Varsity debater, Drew Waites, covers what to expect in the IPDA format!

#utk #newvols #volsdebate #VFL #utknoxville #oneteam #onefamily #onewin #recruitment #speechanddebate

[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

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[TN Speech and Debate @utkdebate]

2nd FAQ: What is the time commitment? Our secretary, Gavin Simone, discusses many of the opportunities we have available but never require!

#utk #newvols #volsdebate #VFL #utknoxville #oneteam #onefamily #onewin #recruitment #speechanddebate