Discover a list of Tennessee Tailgating Suppliers and Information to get you ready for gamedays. From links to Vols Tickets, where to park, gameday weather and the best places to eat, we're your source for great Rocky Top information.

The University of Tennessee tailgating tradition continues to grow as more areas continued to be opened to handle the incredible "Rocky Top" chanting crowds that love spending Football Saturdays in Knoxville. Securing a good tailgating spot usually requires that fans arrive early and there are plenty of guidelines and restrictions regarding the many aspects of tailgating. While many fans still bring their own supplies, many of the fans needs are handled by UT tailgating suppliers and vendors who specialize in helping fans enjoy their gameday experience.

Tennessee Tailgating Tradition - By Land and by Sea!!!

The reasons that the strict guidelines and equipment and service companies have emerged is because of the incredible passion that exists for celebrating the many aspects of gamedays in Knoxville.  UT tailgating is quite unique as Neyland Stadium is one of two college football stadiums accessible by boat.  Former Volunteers broadcaster George Mooney used to travel to the stadium by boat and inspired what is now known as the "Vol Navy."  Each Football Saturday more than 200 vessels are docked for a full day of fun.  These boats feature many amenities such as hot tubs and waterslides. home to the Vol Navy.

If you are a landlubber and prefer to tailgate in a more traditional style, Tailgate Tennessee is the official full-service tailgate park for Football Saturdays.   Located in Circle Park, Tailgate Tennessee offers various tailgate packages.

No Vols gameday is complete without the Vol Walk that begins two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff.  at the Torchbearer statue in Circle Park.  The team walks through a throng of Volunteer supporters as they make their way down Peyton Manning Pass before turning left on Phillip Fulmer Way into the stadium.

The Pride of the Southland Band generates great gameday excitement when the band begins their pregame march to Neyland Stadium about an hour and forty minutes before kickoff.  Their musical march includes stopping to "Salute the Hill" before entering the stadium.

 

Tennessee Tailgating Guidelines

With the growing abundance of Vols  fans wanting to experience a gameday Knoxville, more and more guidelines are being implemented to ensure that fans enjoy a positive and safe experience.  Information is constantly released and updated on when areas across the campus will become accessible for  setup.  Tailgaters are typically allowed to start setting up after 4P.M. on Fridays prior to gameday.    Much of this info can be found on the University's athletic website which lists specific Tennessee tailgating policies.  There are also good information sources that provide insight on where to park, how to reserve your tailgate area, information on types of grills you can use and much more.  

Tennessee Tailgate Suppliers and Caterers include:

• Tailgate Tennessee - Equipment setup and catering
• All Occasions Party Rentals - Equipment setup
• Sweet P's Barbeque & Soul House - Catering
• Dead End BBQ - Catering

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