Looking for Tennessee Vols football wreath ideas for your next game day project? Tennessee’s unmistakable orange and white color palette creates a bright, energetic football look that works beautifully with deco mesh, grapevine wreaths and vertical swags.
You can build the design around a Tennessee sign, a large orange-and-white bow, Smokey-inspired details, checkerboard patterns, football accents or simply let Tennessee orange create the game day feel.
Quick Answer: Start a Tennessee Vols football wreath with orange and white, then choose one strong focal point. A round sign, football-shaped sign, helmet sign, rectangle sign, license plate-style sign, arrow, shield or oversized bow can establish the design. Add gray, silver, cream or football brown where you want additional contrast.
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Tennessee Vols Football Wreath Design Ideas At A Glance
If you know you want to make a Tennessee wreath but aren’t sure where to begin, start with a few recognizable colors and traditions.
| Design Element | Tennessee Vols Wreath Ideas |
|---|---|
| Main Colors | Orange and white |
| Accent Colors | Gray, silver, cream or football brown |
| Team Theme | Volunteers / Vols |
| Mascot Inspiration | Smokey / bluetick coonhound |
| Popular Fan Themes | Vol Nation, Rocky Top |
| Patterns | Checkerboard, stripes, checks, polka dots |
| Football Accents | Footballs, helmets, laces, field-inspired ribbon |
| Wreath Styles | Deco mesh, grapevine, swag or teardrop |
| Focal Point Ideas | Round sign, football-shaped sign, helmet sign, rectangle sign, license plate-style sign, arrow, shield, square sign or bow |
| Generic Option | Orange, white and gray with general football accents instead of team-specific wording or logos |
You do not need every Tennessee element in one wreath.
A strong Tennessee sign may already establish the theme, allowing simpler orange-and-white ribbon and mesh to support it. Another design might rely more heavily on checkerboards, Smokey-inspired details or football accents.
The goal is to choose a few elements that work together rather than trying to use every Tennessee idea at once.
Classic Orange And White Tennessee Deco Mesh Wreath
A full deco mesh wreath is one of the easiest ways to make Tennessee’s colors immediately noticeable.
Orange can provide the strongest base, while white brightens the design and creates contrast.
You can distribute orange and white throughout the mesh or use orange as the dominant color and introduce white through ribbon, the sign and decorative accents.
Metallic silver or white-silver mesh can also add texture without competing with the main color palette.
The focal sign does not have to sit directly in the center. Moving it slightly to one side leaves room for a larger bow or accent grouping on the opposite side.
If you are new to making a sports wreath, our How To Make A Football Wreath guide explains the basic process from planning the design through adding mesh, ribbon, signs and accents.
Tennessee Vols Grapevine Wreath Inspiration
Orange and white can create a completely different look on a grapevine base.
Instead of covering the entire wreath, allow some of the natural grapevine to remain visible.
A large orange, white and cream bow can provide much of the Tennessee color, while a focal sign or football accent establishes the theme.
The natural brown grapevine also coordinates beautifully with football-brown accents.
And remember: you do not have to cover the entire grapevine base.
The exposed grapevine is part of the finished look.
Let The Tennessee Vols Sign Inspire The Wreath
Sometimes the easiest way to begin is to choose the sign before choosing the ribbon.
Look at its shape, colors and size and decide what the rest of the wreath needs to support it.
Consider:
- Which color from the sign should dominate the wreath?
- Does the sign need a large bow to balance it?
- Would deco mesh or grapevine work better?
- Does the sign already provide enough football imagery?
- Would simpler ribbon make the sign easier to see?
- Should the sign be centered or placed off to one side?
A different focal sign can completely change the personality of a Tennessee wreath even when the same orange-and-white palette is used.
Round Tennessee Vols Sign
A round sign works naturally with the shape of a traditional wreath.
It can sit in the center for a more symmetrical design or shift to one side to make room for a larger bow.
If the sign contains several words or graphics, simpler ribbon around it can keep the focal piece easy to see.
Football-Shaped Tennessee Vols Sign
A football-shaped sign immediately introduces the sport into the design.
Because the focal piece already provides a strong football element, you may not need football-print ribbon throughout the entire wreath.
Let the remaining materials concentrate on orange, white and coordinating patterns.
Tennessee Vols Football Helmet Sign
A helmet sign gives the wreath an unmistakable game day focal point.
It can work especially well with simpler surrounding ribbon because the helmet shape already provides plenty of visual interest.
Try positioning the helmet slightly off center and balancing it with a substantial bow or accent grouping.
Rectangle Tennessee Vols Sign
A rectangular sign creates a noticeably different layout from a round sign.
Because a rectangle is wider, it can sit across the middle or lower portion of the wreath.
It can also be shifted to one side and balanced with a large bow.
A rectangle sign often helps determine the structure of the entire design before you add the remaining ribbon.
License Plate-Style Tennessee Vols Sign
Tennessee has several license plate-style focal options, making this a particularly useful sign style for an inspiration guide.
A license plate-style sign can work:
- across the center
- along the lower portion
- slightly off center
- angled beside a large bow
- as part of an asymmetrical design
Because a license plate is narrower than many traditional signs, it often leaves more visible room for ribbon, mesh and decorative accents.
Experiment with several positions before attaching it permanently.
Arrow, Shield, Square Or Other Shaped Tennessee Sign
Tennessee also gives you plenty of alternatives to the traditional round focal point.
An arrow, shield or square sign can completely change the structure of the wreath.
Let the shape of the sign help determine where your bow and larger accents should go rather than automatically centering every focal piece.
Use Smokey-Inspired Details
Tennessee’s Smokey mascot gives wreath makers another recognizable design direction beyond orange and white.
You could build the design around:
- A hound or dog-inspired accent
- Orange-and-white ribbon
- Paw-print patterns
- Football details
- A strong Tennessee focal sign
- Gray or silver accents
- A large orange-and-white bow
You do not need dog or paw-print imagery everywhere for the idea to work.
One strong mascot-inspired detail may be enough.
Checkerboard Patterns Add Instant Tennessee Personality
Checkerboard is another natural source of Tennessee inspiration.
Black-and-white or orange-and-white checks can add pattern without requiring every ribbon to contain team wording.
Try using checkerboard or checked ribbon alongside:
- Solid orange
- Solid white
- Orange-and-white stripes
- Polka dots
- Generic football ribbon
Using one strong checkerboard pattern instead of several competing statement ribbons can keep the wreath balanced.
Orange And White Don’t Have To Do All The Work
Orange and white provide the foundation, but changing the supporting colors and textures can create very different Tennessee Vols football wreath ideas.
Orange + White
The classic combination and the easiest place to begin.
Orange + White + Gray
Gray provides a softer neutral and works especially well with football details.
Orange + White + Silver
Metallic silver adds texture and brightness without competing heavily with Tennessee orange.
Orange + White + Cream
Cream creates a warmer, softer look that works beautifully with grapevine.
Orange + White + Football Brown
Brown football accents shift more attention toward the sport while leaving orange and white dominant.
Patterns can also create variety without introducing another major color.
Checkerboard, stripes, checks, chevrons, polka dots and solids can all produce different looks within the same palette.
Prefer A Generic Orange And White Football Wreath?
You can also use orange and white to create a general football wreath without making the design team-specific.
Instead of relying on team names, logos, mascots or slogans, build the design around general football elements such as:
- Orange and white mesh
- Solid coordinating ribbon
- Stripes
- Checks
- Polka dots
- Generic football ribbon
- Football attachments
- Football picks
- Football laces
- Field-inspired patterns
- Gray, silver or brown accents
This can be a great option if you love the color combination but prefer a more general football look.
It may also appeal to makers who would rather avoid using team-specific imagery in a particular design.
However, a generic-looking design should not be treated as a legal guarantee. Sports Wreath Shop cannot determine whether a particular combination of colors, wording, symbols, finished products or marketplace listings is legally permissible.
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Tennessee Vols Football Wreaths Don’t Have To Be Round
A swag or teardrop gives you another way to create Tennessee football décor.
The vertical shape allows the bow, ribbon, sign and accents to cascade downward instead of spreading around a circular wreath frame.
This can be especially useful when you want something narrower for a front door or simply want a different silhouette.
The same design principles still apply:
Choose a focal point, repeat orange and white throughout the piece, and use your strongest patterns strategically.
Mix Tennessee Ribbon With Simpler Patterns
Team ribbon can establish the Tennessee theme very quickly.
That means every ribbon in the wreath does not need to contain Tennessee wording.
Try pairing one or two statement ribbons with simpler choices such as:
- Solid orange ribbon
- White ribbon
- Orange-and-white stripes
- Orange-and-white checks
- Chevron ribbon
- Polka dots
- Generic football ribbon
- Football-laces ribbon
The simpler patterns give the eye somewhere to rest and allow your strongest Tennessee ribbon or focal sign to remain special.
Start With Inspiration, Not A Formula
The Tennessee wreaths on this page are here to give you ideas.
They are not recipes you have to duplicate.
You may love the bow from one wreath, the license plate placement from another and the color balance from a third.
Combine them.
Move the sign.
Try a shield instead of a round focal piece.
Use a license plate across the bottom.
Add more white.
Use fewer patterns.
Let Smokey-inspired details become the accent.
Leave more grapevine showing.
Or use the same general colors to create a completely generic football wreath.
Sometimes seeing several finished possibilities is exactly what you need to get past the question:
“I have the supplies. Now what should I make?”
Prefer To Start With A Tennessee Volunteers Wreath Kit?
If you love the idea of making a Tennessee wreath but would rather not choose every coordinating supply individually, a wreath kit can give you an easier starting point.
The Tennessee Volunteers Wreath Kit brings together coordinated wreath-making supplies so you can begin with colors and materials already selected to work together.
The kit is different from the digital inspiration wreaths shown throughout this guide. It is an actual product kit, so check the current product page for the exact supplies included.
You can still make the finished wreath your own by changing the sign placement, arranging your mesh differently, varying your ribbon placement or adding other accents you already own.
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Ready To Make Your Own Tennessee Vols Football Wreath?
Once you have an idea of the style you want, choose your focal piece and build your color palette around it.
Sports Wreath Shop carries Tennessee Volunteers wreath supplies, including signs, license plates, ribbon, mesh, picks and other coordinating game day materials.
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You do not need to recreate any of these examples exactly.
Use them to discover a color combination, focal piece, sign shape or layout that inspires you—and make the finished Tennessee wreath your own.
Tennessee Vols Football Wreath Ideas FAQs
What colors should I use for a Tennessee Vols football wreath?
Orange and white are the classic starting point. Gray, silver or cream can provide additional contrast, while brown football details can make the game day theme more noticeable.
What can I use as the focal point of a Tennessee wreath?
A Tennessee sign is an easy focal point, but you can also design around a helmet sign, football-shaped sign, rectangle sign, license plate-style sign, arrow, shield, square sign, large bow or football attachment.
Who is Tennessee’s mascot?
Smokey, a bluetick coonhound, is Tennessee’s live mascot and provides another fun source of wreath inspiration beyond the traditional orange-and-white color palette.
Does a Tennessee wreath have to use deco mesh?
No. Tennessee football wreaths can be made using deco mesh, grapevine, greenery, teardrops, swags and other traditional wreath styles.
Can I use a rectangle sign on a Tennessee wreath?
Yes. Rectangle signs work especially well across the middle or lower portion of a wreath and can also be positioned off center beside a large bow.
Can I use a Tennessee license plate on a wreath?
Yes. License plate-style signs make useful focal pieces because their long, narrow shape can be positioned across the center, lower portion or off to one side.
Can I use checkerboard ribbon in a Tennessee wreath?
Yes. Checkerboard or checked patterns can work especially well with orange, white and simpler supporting ribbon. Using one strong checked pattern helps create interest without making the wreath too busy.
Can I make a generic orange and white football wreath?
Yes. Orange, white, gray and brown can be combined with generic football ribbon, football attachments and other general game day accents for a non-team-specific design direction.
If you are concerned about trademarks, licensing or selling finished sports wreaths, review our Legal & Licensing resources for general educational information.
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Is there a Tennessee Volunteers wreath kit available?
Yes. Sports Wreath Shop carries a Tennessee Volunteers Wreath Kit for makers who prefer to begin with coordinated supplies.
Always check the current product listing for the exact materials included.
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Where can I find Tennessee wreath-making supplies?
Sports Wreath Shop carries Tennessee Vols signs, license plates, ribbon, mesh, picks and other coordinating wreath-making supplies for football and game day designs.