The 1988–89 Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team represented the University of Tennessee as a member of the Southeastern Conference during the 1988–89 women's college basketball season.

Coached by Pat Summitt, the Lady Volunteers finished 35–2, ranked No.

1 in both major polls, and won their second of three national championships in a 5-year span.

The Lady Vols started the season ranked No.

3 ranking.