Bob Kesling took over as the "Voice of the Vols" in 1999, replacing the late John Ward. He is retiring after Tennessee basketball's 2024-25 season.

The Vol Network and Tennessee Athletics announced on Thursday that renowned announcer Bob Kesling will retire as the Voice of the Vols after the 2024-25 men’s basketball season. Kesling has enjoyed an incredible career that stretches over five decades,

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The voice of the Vols, Bob Kesling, has announced this is his final football season with UT. Bob Kesling has called games for over 25 years, but today he said it is time for something new. He citied spending time with his family as a big influence for his decision.

Longtime play-by-play announcer Bob Kesling will retire as "Voice of the Vols" for Tennessee football and basketball after 26 years.

The Voice of Vols announced on Thursday that he will retire after the current basketball season. He is the longest-serving member of the Vol Network. Kesling took over as lead announcer for the men’s football and basketball teams in 1999.

Bob Kesling, the man whose name has become synonymous with the Voice of the Vols, announced he will be retiring in 2025 following the end of the 2024-25 men's basketball season.

After 26 years, Bob Kesling is retiring as the "Voice of the Vols," a decision driven by spending more time with his family.

Bob Kesling, the radio voice of the Tennessee Volunteers, has announced his intentions to retire. The longtime radio announcer will finish this football and basketball season before stepping down in the spring.

Bob Kesling, the lead announcer for University of Tennessee football and basketball games on the Vol Network since 1999, will retire after the 2024-25 hoop season.