The University of Tennessee Athletics Department, in conjunction with the Vol Network, will hold the 2009 Big Orange Blast on Friday, Sept. 4. The event features country music star Sara Evans with special guest TelluRide.

This year’s event also will include the Pride of the Southland Marching Band and the UT cheerleaders and will be hosted by WIVK’s Andy & Allison.

The Big Orange Blast will be held at the World’s Fair Park beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are now available online at www.UTBigOrangeBlast.com beginning at $10 each and will be available the day of the event at the World’s Fair Park. There are a limited number of VIP and premium seats also on sale. The VIP ticket includes a meet-and-greet with Sara Evans prior to her performance; both premium and VIP tickets included reserved chair-back seating.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.UTBigOrangeBlast.com.