“Vol Calls”, the official statewide call-in radio show for the University of Tennessee Volunteers, kicks off its 30th season Wednesday night, Aug. 23, on location from Calhoun’s On the River in downtown Knoxville. The one-hour show airs at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee.

Bob Kesling, the voice of the Tennessee Volunteers and UT’s director of broadcasting, serves as the show’s host and is joined by Vol Network veteran Brent Hubbs to answer questions and provide insight into University of Tennessee athletics.

Wednesday’s season debut will feature a special recorded interview with Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones and an appearance by a trio of Tennessee tight ends – brothers Ethan and Eli Wolf along with Jakob Johnson – on-site at Calhoun’s. Weather permitting, the show will be held outside each week during the fall on the restaurant’s large patio deck overlooking the Tennessee River and Neyland Stadium.

Calhoun’s On the River returns as the home of “Vol Calls” for the sixth straight season. Famous for its award-winning ribs, BBQ and other delicious Southern dishes, Calhoun’s is one of Tennessee’s most popular restaurant destinations. Calhoun’s will give away special prizes each week during football season through its Facebook and Twitter (@calhouns) pages, including “Best Seats in the House” for the show, game tickets, hospitality passes and a collection of special signature sauces.

“Vol Calls” is the exclusive radio program and event where Tennessee fans can call in and talk with the head coaches of the Tennessee Volunteers. Fans can place a “Vol Call” anywhere in the United States by dialing 1-800-688-8657, or Tennessee customers of Verizon can dial #TENN. Patrons at Calhoun’s On the River may ask a question in person, and fans may also submit questions through the IMG-Vol Network Facebook page. The program can be heard on 50-plus radio stations across the state of Tennessee on the Vol Radio Network and all over the world through UTsports.com and the UT GameDay App.

-UT Athletics