It’s Homecoming 2009 and the Vols are ready to Rock ‘n’ Roll the Tigers! Each year Homecoming brings thousands of alumni, friends and families to the UT Knoxville campus. While reunions abound, there are many activities for current UT students. From the traditional Homecoming competition events to half-priced days at the Down Under in the UC, there’s plenty to keep you busy.
Student organizations will engage in a week-long competition, with relays and challenges that highlight UT spirit. Fraternities, sororities and student associations will earn points for finishing in the top three of each contest as they vie for the Madge Harrison Trophy, which will be presented to the group with the highest overall total during halftime of Saturday’s football game. Events in the competition include Anything Goes, the Soapbox Derby and Smokey’s Howl. Groups also will earn points for parade floats, banner decorations and lawn and lobby displays.
For more information on any of the activities below, contact All Campus Events at 974-5455.
Sunday, Nov. 1
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Kick off and Anything Goes, Fiji Island
6 p.m.
Battle of the Bands, Humanities amphitheater
Monday, Nov. 2
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Half price Xbox 360 Play, UC Down Under
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Miss Homecoming meet and greet, Pedestrian Walkway
4 – 10 p.m.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, HYPER Courts A and D. The tournament is not part of the overall Homecoming competition, though organizations who participate will be awarded participation points, along with additional points awarded to the winning team.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
8 a.m.
Miss Homecoming voting begins. Votes may be cast here.
Noon – 1 p.m.
Miss Homecoming meet and greet, Pedestrian Walkway
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Soap Box Derby, Volunteer Boulevard in front of Stokely Athletic Center
7 – 10 p.m.
Smokey’s Howl Preliminary Competition, Thompson-Boling Arena
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Miss Homecoming voting continues all day.
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Half-priced billiards and table tennis, UC Down Under
Thursday, Nov. 5
Miss Homecoming voting ends at 5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
$1-per-game bowling and free shoe rental, UC Down Under
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Homecoming Parade, Volunteer Boulevard – begins at the Rock and travels east.
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Pep Rally, Smokey’s Howl Final Competition, Announcement of Miss Homecoming; Neyland Stadium. Enter at Gate 21 and fill sections V and W. (Events will move to TRECS in case of rain.)
5:30 p.m.
140th Celebration of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band. Join fellow pride members, alumni, friends and family to celebrate 140 years of one of the most prestigious college marching bands in the country. Event includes social hour, dinner and entertainment. Knoxville Marriot, 500 Hill Ave. $45 per person, $25 for students and those 25 and under. Purchase tickets here.
7 p.m.
Black Cultural Programming Committee Homecoming Kickoff Show, featuring comedians Bruce Bruce, Dominique and Steve Brown. Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Tickets are $22 for UT students and include admittance to Saturday’s 10th annual Southeastern Stompfest. Tickets for the general public are $17 and do not include other events. Purchase tickets here.
7:30 p.m.
Alumni Affairs’ Friday Night Live at the Square, featuring UT alumna and comedienne Leanne Morgan; The Square Room, 4 Market Square. $18 per person. Purchase tickets here.
Saturday, Nov. 7
4 p.m.
Party in the Park, Circle Park. Members of the pep band and cheerleading squad will be on hand as fans enjoy music, door prizes, face painting, games for the kids and more. The tailgate is a free event; reservations and fee required for lunch: $12 per person, $8 for children 8 and under. Food services ends one hour before kickoff.
7 p.m.
Homecoming Game, UT vs. Memphis.
Miss Homecoming will be crowned and group trophies will be awarded at halftime.
