I took this idea and implemented it into my classroom last year. I bought a Vol gnome and use it as a class mascot and my students ask to take it with them to places they visit. I have about ten different pictures on my classroom wall of students with my gnome. Obviously I can't show them but I want to share nonetheless.
I call it "Where the Gnome, Roams."
They've been to Orlando, London, the Appalachians and Time Square. Go Vols!
Picked this guy up at Walmart last night.
http://s15.postimg.org/9lrpn0tmj/20151029_223212.jpg
He's not ceramic but plastic. I figured he's lighter and less breakable for traveling that way, only $18.
http://s15.postimg.org/6mz1oi58b/20151029_224553.jpg
He's taller though.