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Tennessee Speech and Debate Society

The Tennessee Speech and Debate Society at UT Knoxville is an IPDA-centered team open to all students, regardless of major or prior experience.

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Ayres Hall on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville.

Collegiate debate program

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Activity: Active

Tennessee Speech and Debate Society appears in the official 2026 IPDA National Championship entries; the completed event page gives the April 10–13, 2026 dates.

Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-13. Verified 2026-11-03.

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Also known as Tennessee Speech and Debate Society.

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How the program debates

The Tennessee Speech and Debate Society is housed in UT Knoxville’s School of Communication Studies. The team competes in IPDA and runs public debate and civil-engagement activities; the university says all students are welcome regardless of major, debate experience, or speaking skill. The page includes a direct Get Involved link for prospective members.

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  • International Public Debate Association · Documented participation · 2025-2026SourceSource

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The Society is open to all students, regardless of major, debate experience, or speaking skill. The official page links directly to its current Get Involved route.Source
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