Tennessee football will have a jersey patch partnership with First Horizon Bank,according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.
The football jersey patch partnership is for 10 years.
"Tennessee football has signed a 10-year jersey patch deal with First Horizon Bank, which industry sources tell ESPN will be worth more than $120 million over the life of the deal," Thamel announced Tuesday. "The deal also includes various Olympic sports, but is separate from the men’s and women’s basketball patches."
Tennessee announced partnership with Knoxville-based Axle Logistics as its first official jersey patch partner for men's and women's basketball.
Under a five-year agreement, Axle Logistics will be featured on the Vols' and Lady Vols' jerseys.
"From the onset of our journey
to find the right partner in this evolving landscape, it was essential that we align with an organization that not only leads its field, but also embodies innovation, integrity and a commitment to community," Tennessee vice chancellor and director of athletics Danny White said. "We found all of that in Axle Logistics.
"Axle's reputation for operational excellence and customer service has propelled the to the forefront of the logistics industry, not just in Knoxville but across the nation. Their investments in technology and their dedication to supporting both employees and the broader community make them an ideal partner collaborator for Tennessee Athletics."
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Tennessee football, First Horizon Bank sign 10-year jersey patch deal
