Go to a Football Game

Even if the Vols aren't playing well, UT is a football school. With 108,000 screaming fans packed into Neyland stadium. A game is a must if…

Paint The Rock

If you really want to make a memory on a weekend roadtrip to UT, try painting the rock, but good luck on your masterpiece still being…

Hit up The Strip

Located right off campus, The Strip is packed with bars and therefore packed with students. Go from bar to bar and then end your night at…

SAE Boxing Tournament

Football games are the big fall events, but in the spring the best weekend is the SAE Boxing tournament. It will be three of the wildest…

Tour the Campus

UT has several gorgeous areas including humanities plaza, the hill, fiji island, and the new Haslam Business Building

Hangout in World's Fair Park

The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of campus is to walk over to World's Fair Park to hangout or throw a frisbee

University of Tennessee

It is hands-down, the best show in modern NASCAR racing, and is considered by many to be one of the best shows in all sports. Nicknamed Thunder Valley, Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) is the most popular venue, and one of the most sought after tickets in all motor sports. For two weekends each year, nearly 200 thousand people flock to this small town in Northeast Tennessee. For those four days out of each year, Bristol becomes the fifth largest city in the state. The spring race falls early enough in the season so that the weather is almost always perfect.

Skiing at Beech Mountain, NC

Ski Beech is located 20 miles from Boone, NC, 80 miles from Asheville, NC, 150 miles from Knoxville, TN and 180 miles from Chapel Hill, NC.

Girls of the SEC

Most sports websites have at some point ranked the SEC schools in terms of hot girls, well now it is my turn. I feel that my list will be much more precise due in a large part to the 8 years of research I have poured into this article. My five years at UGA, followed up by three in Atlanta, and now 6 months in Nashville at Vanderbilt puts me in a unique position to really give an accurate portrayal.

Let's Wear a Purple Pimp Suit to an LSU Game!

If you have ever been to a LSU football game, in Baton Rouge or otherwise, you might see a recurring outfit either in the stadium or while tailgating. I am talking about the purple pimp suits that these people wear. What the heck is up with that? I mean, your colors are already the super tough purple and yellow, so why go and make yourself look even more foolish by wearing a purple pimp

SAE Boxing Tournament

Ignore the date at the top: It was the weekend of the 5th-7th and was Awesome, so it is still posted so you can gloat in the aftermath!

SAE Boxing tourney is one of the oldest and largest fraternity events in the country.

The three day event attracts 3,000+ students from all over the south east. It has been going on annually for the last 28 years occurring in the last week of February or the first week of March. The tickets are $10 a night or $25 for the 3 nights and the proceeds normally raise over $70,000 for charity.

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Ready, set, road trip!

Thinking about taking a road trip but not quite sure where to start? Read on to find helpful hints and tips on how to ensure a fun, carefree trip and a few tid bits about my own road trip from New York to Florida.

Exploring Gatlinburg

It’s always a great time of year to visit Gatlinburg. The Christmas lights are always up and twinkling, the mountain is open, and it takes less than an hour to get there from Knoxville, so a Gatlinburg adventure can be done is less than 36 hours, which is all it needs. It’s a quaint place, it’s beautiful, and there’s a lot to do. Fun Stuff to Do on the Strip

Hiking in the Smoky Mountains: Gatlinburg is more than just tourist traps

I grew up in Nashville. That means for many of my formative years I was another one of those kids who went along on the annual family pilgrimage to one tacky place—Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Now, there’s nothing innately wrong with Gatlinburg if you’re in to bear memorabilia, putt-putt golf and bedazzled big haired women crooning country hits of the 1960’s.

Volapalooza

Volapalooza is a free concert hosted at Fiji Island in Fraternity Park at The University of Tennessee. This annual event normally takes place at the end of the school year and draws about 1,000 UT students for the night of fun. In the past the All Campus Events committee has been able to bring in some pretty big bands like Ben Folds, Cake, and Dashboard Confessional.

UT Travel Advice

There are tons of students on this site that go to UT. If you have a question about anything regarding coming here for a weekend or a game. Post it here.

Barley's

Barley's

200 E Jackson Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 58' 18.5664" N, 83° 54' 59.1876" W

Another student favorite of in the Old City. Barley's is huge with an outside patio, downtown bar, and upstairs room with a bunch of pool tables. The downstairs bar is about 50 yards longs and features tons of beers on tap. There is a stage to the left that will host a concert every once in a while. If the right band is there, then Barley’s will transform into a packed party from its normally chill atmosphere. Their food is also great with the pizza being a favorite.

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Hannah's

Hannah's

102 S Central St

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 58' 12.45" N, 83° 55' 5.9556" W

Another area of Knoxville to try out if you like a more laid back scene. Hannah’s in the old city offers more booths and hang out areas than its counterpart on the Strip.

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Long Branch Saloon

Long Branch Saloon

1848 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 20.1924" N, 83° 56' 5.5968" W

A fun bar when rented out for a mixer or party. On a normal night it draws an older crowd who enjoy its dark saloon atmosphere.

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Macleods‎

Macleod's

931 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 35.766" N, 83° 55' 19.9056" W

A transplant of the famous downtown bar. MaCleod's features karaoke and an Irish theme. It is located right in between Stefano's and University Liquors. This is a great alternative to the bigger bars on the strip during a game weekend. Many of the main bars will become so packed that there is a line way out the door and even if you are inside it is really hard to get a drink.

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Downtown Grill & Brewery

424 S Gay St

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 57.8016" N, 83° 55' 7.5828" W

Located on Gay St. in Downtown Knoxville, DGB, as the students call it, offers great food and a variety of house brewed beers. Wednesday night offers free pool upstairs and 2-for-1 beers.

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Calhoun’s on the River

400 Neyland Dr

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 24.6888" N, 83° 55' 15.6432" W

Off the strip, located on the Tennessee River, Calhoun’s offers great southern cooking. A little more expensive than the average restaurant on the strip, Calhouns food makes up for it. They are famous for their Ribs, but any of their southern style dishes are delicious.

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Gus's Good Time Deli

815 Melrose Pl

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 13.9752" N, 83° 55' 54.8796" W

The other famous late night food spot in Knoxville. Gus’s has the greasiest food in Knoxville, but it always taste fantastic at 3 AM when the bars close. There will be a line, but the onion rings, burgers, and fries are well worth the wait.

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Trino’s Pizza and Grill

1707 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 23.4036" N, 83° 55' 56.9604" W

Opened in the last couple of years, Trino’s has quickly become a student favorite. They have great calzones, pizzas, and salads. It is open late and draws a big crowd on game day weekends.

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Shell Gas Station (Rocky Top Market)

2001 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 17.7912" N, 83° 56' 11.8248" W

The most famous late night food item in Knoxville is the “Rooster” from Shell. The “Rooster” is a sandwich made up of a fried egg, chicken patty, cheese, and a variety of toppings. This is the "Chicken on a Stick" of Knoxville for all the Ole Miss fans.

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Moe’s Southwestern Grill

1800 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 21.5676" N, 83° 56' 1.8924" W

Another chain restaurant, but definitely a student favorite. Moe’s serves cheap pitchers of beer alongside their staple Mexican food. The restaurant is packed with students at all times of the day.

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Stefano’s Pizza

1937 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 18.9684" N, 83° 56' 8.6892" W

One of the oldest restaurants on the strip, Stefano’s has been serving up Chicago Style deep dish to students for a long time. They have it down to a science. It can be expensive at peak hours, but they have a week day lunch buffet that is a great deal.

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Cool Beans

1817 Lake Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 17.9136" N, 83° 56' 1.302" W

Another one of the staple bars at UT, cool beans has good food. Cool Beans has deals on food and beer on most weekdays. They also feature the typical bar food like chicken wings and burgers.

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Firehouse Subs

1708 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 23.364" N, 83° 55' 57.0648" W

Although it is a chain, Firehouse, is fantastic. It has hot and cold subs that are fairly priced and full of flavor. If they aren’t hot enough for you then pick from one of the 50 bottles of hot sauce on the counter and spice it up.

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Copper Celler

1807 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 21.4668" N, 83° 56' 2.1696" W

Also known as Cumberland Grill by most UT students. It is located in the middle of the strip. Like OCI it is best known for its burgers and fries which are only $3.99 on Sundays and Wednesdays. Copper Celler also has great Salads and entrees.

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Rafting the Ocoee River

In southeast Tennessee, about an hour outside of Chattanooga, TN, there is a river with class IV rapids and a history of Cherokee and Creek Indians, TVA allowing commercialization of the river in 1977, and most notably the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Slalom events. 1977 marked the beginning of commercial raft companies taking paying participants down the raging river.

The Roaming Gnome

Roaming Gnome

716 20th St

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 20.6064" N, 83° 56' 13.2612" W

Replacing longstanding Charlie Peppers
in 2008, The Roaming Gnome has rekindled what was a dying spot. The bar inside
has pool tables and booths to sit down and relax. The outside is where the
action is and features a huge deck that overlooks the rest of the strip.

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Old College Inn

2204 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 14.2308" N, 83° 56' 21.2856" W

Also a famous bar at UT. OCI has great food. They are most well known for their burgers and cheese bings both of which are delicious. There are about 5 different ways to order your burgers and several of them come on a sour dough bun. They have plenty of beer on tap to help you wash down your meal.

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Downtown Hilton

Downtown Hilton

501 West Church Avenue

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 45.5508" N, 83° 55' 9.5952" W

A little expensive, but a really nice hotel about 1 mile from campus. The Downtown Hilton is often a host to conferences and has a Starbucks in the lobby.

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Cumberland House Hotel

Cumberland House Hotel

1109 White Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 37.2708" N, 83° 55' 30.9396" W

Cumberland House is very close to campus, but kind-of expensive and hard to book for a game weekend. It is very nice on the inside and many of the rooms offer great views of Knoxville or the UT campus.

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Paint “The Rock”

This has been a tradition at UT for many years. There is huge rock that is located in front of Fraternity Row. Every day it is painted with something different. It could be anything from a person’s birthday, to a concert, to a mural for Game Day. It is definitely worth driving by to see it anytime you are on campus.

UT Football Game

107,000+ screaming fans on a given Saturday in the fall. The whole town is Orange on football weekends and the nightlife is amazing.

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Hike in the Smokies

Get out from Knoxville and drive an hour to the Smoky Mountains. There are tons of great hikes and you will likely see other students on the trail any weekend. Two of the most popular are the Chimney Tops and Mt. Leconte.

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UT Basketball Game

Thompson-Boling Arena was redone in 2007 and is now one of the nicest places to watch a game in the country. It has black seats a huge jumbo-tron that hangs in the middle of the court. With Bruce Pearl as head coach it is always exciting to watch the Vols Play.

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Spring Break in the Tennessee Wilderness

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Half Barrel

Half Barrel

1829 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 21.0564" N, 83° 56' 3.2964" W

Located across the street from Bar Knox, half barrel has become a local favorite since it opened in 2005. The inside looks like a barrel with wood paneled walls. It has a huge bar along the right hand side and is one of the quicker places in town to get a drink. There are booth along the left hand side and a couple of pool table in the back.

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The University of Tennessee

Overview

The University of Tennessee is one of the coolest and wildest college towns in the South. It is famous for being a football school with a great social scene. It is located right at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and is only an hour away from gorgous hikes. Most of the Students that go to UT are from the state and are beneficiaries of the Hope lottery scholarship.

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Bar Knoxville

Bar Knoxville1820 Cumberland Ave, TN

United States

35° 57' 21.0024" N, 83° 56' 3.4404" W

The most independent filled bar in Knoxville, Bar Knox allows anyone 18 and up to enter. It has a large dance floor that is full of grinding co-eds and offers great specials like $5 liquor pitchers

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New Amsterdam (RT’s)

New Amsterdam

1836 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 20.5524" N, 83° 56' 4.6788" W

Even though the name changed from RT’s to New Amsterdam in 2003 it is still often referred to by its old name. The downstairs bar is normally loosely crowded and offers a quick place to grab a drink. The upstairs is host to the biggest parties on the strip. It can be hit or miss, but if the right band is there or the right fraternity has it rented out then it can be awesome. There is huge bar and a dance floor that will hold about 600 people. It can get hot and smoky, but the party is hard to match.

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Hannah's

Hannah's

1901 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 19.6632" N, 83° 56' 6.9432" W

Provides a great mix of bar scene and dancing. It is right in the middle of the strip and is a favorite of students. One of the best nights to go is Thursday when you can count on $2 Mexican beer and listening to Shane play the acoustic guitar.

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Cool Beans

Cool Beans

1817 Lake Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 17.9136" N, 83° 56' 1.302" W

a favorite of the upper classmen and recent alums, Cool beans is tucked back just off the strip on lake avenue. They are really strict on ID’s which keeps the underclassmen at bay. Cool beans has a few pool tables, Dart boards, and tons of TVs. The outside patio is always a fun place to relax and they even bring in space heaters during the winter to keep it open.

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Old College Inn (OCI)

OCI

2204 Cumberland Ave

Knoxville, TN

United States

35° 57' 14.2308" N, 83° 56' 21.2856" W

The frattiest bar in Knoxville. Located at the beginning of the strip next to the Pilot gas station. In 2008 OCI bought its longstanding neighbor TapRoom and created OCI tavern. They now have a huge outdoor patio that will hold about 50-75 students on crowded nights. There are three major rooms. The first is the original inn that has UT paraphernalia all over the walls and was frequented by Peyton Manning during his time at UT. Next is the new sports bar area with several flat screen TV’s and 2 pool tables.

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Overview

The University of Tennessee is one of the coolest and wildest college towns in the South. It is famous for being a football school with a great social scene. It is located right at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and is only an hour away from gorgous hikes. Most of the Students that go to UT are from the state and are beneficiaries of the Hope lottery scholarship.

Football

The Volunteers were coached by Phillip Fulmer and play at Neyland Stadium, which averages over 107,000 fans per game. On November 3, 2008, Phillip Fulmer held a press conference indicating that he would be stepping down as head coach at the end of the year. This decision is speculated to have stemmed from poor University support because of a disappointing season. Lane Kiffin was officially announced as the new head coach of the Vols on December 1, 2008. Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning and the late NFL Hall of Fame player Reggie White are among the numerous NFL athletes to start their careers at the University of Tennessee.

Men's Basketball

The men's basketball program is headed by Bruce Pearl. Through his guidance, the men's program has been revitalized and claimed the 2005–2006 SEC East Title and closed the season with a 22-8 record and a NCAA Tournament berth. In 2007, the Vols made the NCAA tourney for the second straight year, making it to the Sweet Sixteen. In 2008 the Vols claimed their first outright SEC regular season championship in 41 years. One of the highlights of the 2008 season came when number 2 UT knocked off top-ranked Memphis, who was then undefeated, to claim the number one ranking in the nation-only to lose it in their next game, three nights later at Vanderbilt. In men's basketball, the most important rivalries are with Kentucky, Florida and cross-state rivals Vanderbilt and Memphis.

Women's Basketball

Tennessee has the strongest women's basketball team at the college level, having won eight NCAA Division I titles (1987, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2007, 2008), the most in women's college basketball history. The Lady Volunteers are led by Pat Summitt, who is the all-time winningest basketball coach in NCAA history, having won 990 games as of December 16, 2008. Coach Summitt also boasts a 100 percent graduation rate for all players who finish their career at UT. Former Tennessee Lady Vols basketball star Candace Parker went No. 1 in the WNBA draft and is being called the possibly best woman to ever play basketball.

Smokey

Smokey is the mascot of the University of Tennessee sports teams. These teams, named "The Volunteers" and nicknamed "the Vols", use both a live and a costumed version of Smokey.

There is an actual Bluetick Coonhound mascot, Smokey IX, which leads the Vols on the field for football games. The hound is cared for by the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity on the University of Tennessee campus. There is also a costumed mascot that appears at every Vols game and has won several mascot championships. content via wikipedia

UT Basketball Game

Thompson-Boling Arena was redone in 2007 and is now one of the nicest places to watch a game in the country. It has black seats a huge jumbo-tron that hangs in the middle of the court. With Bruce Pearl as head coach it is always exciting to watch the Vols Play.
Hike in the Smokies

Get out from Knoxville and drive an hour to the Smoky Mountains. There are tons of great hikes and you will likely see other students on the trail any weekend. Two of the most popular are the Chimney Tops and Mt. Leconte.
UT Football Game

107,000+ screaming fans on a given Saturday in the fall. The whole town is Orange on football weekends and the nightlife is amazing.
Paint “The Rock”

This has been a tradition at UT for many years. There is huge rock that is located in front of Fraternity Row. Every day it is painted with something different. It could be anything from a person’s birthday, to a concert, to a mural for Game Day. It is definitely worth driving by to see it anytime you are on campus.

Cumberland House Hotel

Cumberland House is very close to campus, but kind-of expensive and hard to book for a game weekend. It is very nice on the inside and many of the rooms offer great views of Knoxville or the UT campus.
Downtown Hilton

A little expensive, but a really nice hotel about 1 mile from campus. The Downtown Hilton is often a host to conferences and has a Starbucks in the lobby.

SAE Boxing Tournament

Ignore the date at the top: It was the weekend of the 5th-7th and was Awesome, so it is still posted so you can gloat in the aftermath!

SAE Boxing tourney is one of the oldest and largest fraternity events in the country.

The three day event attracts 3,000+ students from all over the south east. It has been going on annually for the last 28 years occurring in the last week of February or the first week of March. The tickets are $10 a night or $25 for the 3 nights and the proceeds normally raise over $70,000 for charity.

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Volapalooza

Volapalooza is a free concert hosted at Fiji Island in Fraternity Park at The University of Tennessee. This annual event normally takes place at the end of the school year and draws about 1,000 UT students for the night of fun. In the past the All Campus Events committee has been able to bring in some pretty big bands like Ben Folds, Cake, and Dashboard Confessional.

Old College Inn

Also a famous bar at UT. OCI has great food. They are most well known for their burgers and cheese bings both of which are delicious. There are about 5 different ways to order your burgers and several of them come on a sour dough bun. They have plenty of beer on tap to help you wash down your meal.
Copper Celler

Also known as Cumberland Grill by most UT students. It is located in the middle of the strip. Like OCI it is best known for its burgers and fries which are only $3.99 on Sundays and Wednesdays. Copper Celler also has great Salads and entrees.
Firehouse Subs

Although it is a chain, Firehouse, is fantastic. It has hot and cold subs that are fairly priced and full of flavor. If they aren’t hot enough for you then pick from one of the 50 bottles of hot sauce on the counter and spice it up.
Cool Beans

Another one of the staple bars at UT, cool beans has good food. Cool Beans has deals on food and beer on most weekdays. They also feature the typical bar food like chicken wings and burgers.
Stefano’s Pizza

One of the oldest restaurants on the strip, Stefano’s has been serving up Chicago Style deep dish to students for a long time. They have it down to a science. It can be expensive at peak hours, but they have a week day lunch buffet that is a great deal.
Moe’s Southwestern Grill

Another chain restaurant, but definitely a student favorite. Moe’s serves cheap pitchers of beer alongside their staple Mexican food. The restaurant is packed with students at all times of the day.
Shell Gas Station (Rocky Top Market)

The most famous late night food item in Knoxville is the “Rooster” from Shell. The “Rooster” is a sandwich made up of a fried egg, chicken patty, cheese, and a variety of toppings. This is the "Chicken on a Stick" of Knoxville for all the Ole Miss fans.
Trino’s Pizza and Grill

Opened in the last couple of years, Trino’s has quickly become a student favorite. They have great calzones, pizzas, and salads. It is open late and draws a big crowd on game day weekends.
Gus's Good Time Deli

The other famous late night food spot in Knoxville. Gus’s has the greasiest food in Knoxville, but it always taste fantastic at 3 AM when the bars close. There will be a line, but the onion rings, burgers, and fries are well worth the wait.
Calhoun’s on the River

Off the strip, located on the Tennessee River, Calhoun’s offers great southern cooking. A little more expensive than the average restaurant on the strip, Calhouns food makes up for it. They are famous for their Ribs, but any of their southern style dishes are delicious.
Downtown Grill & Brewery

Located on Gay St. in Downtown Knoxville, DGB, as the students call it, offers great food and a variety of house brewed beers. Wednesday night offers free pool upstairs and 2-for-1 beers.

Old College Inn (OCI)

The frattiest bar in Knoxville. Located at the beginning of the strip next to the Pilot gas station. In 2008 OCI bought its longstanding neighbor TapRoom and created OCI tavern. They now have a huge outdoor patio that will hold about 50-75 students on crowded nights. There are three major rooms. The first is the original inn that has UT paraphernalia all over the walls and was frequented by Peyton Manning during his time at UT. Next is the new sports bar area with several flat screen TV’s and 2 pool tables.
Cool Beans

a favorite of the upper classmen and recent alums, Cool beans is tucked back just off the strip on lake avenue. They are really strict on ID’s which keeps the underclassmen at bay. Cool beans has a few pool tables, Dart boards, and tons of TVs. The outside patio is always a fun place to relax and they even bring in space heaters during the winter to keep it open.
Hannah's

Provides a great mix of bar scene and dancing. It is right in the middle of the strip and is a favorite of students. One of the best nights to go is Thursday when you can count on $2 Mexican beer and listening to Shane play the acoustic guitar.
New Amsterdam (RT’s)

Even though the name changed from RT’s to New Amsterdam in 2003 it is still often referred to by its old name. The downstairs bar is normally loosely crowded and offers a quick place to grab a drink. The upstairs is host to the biggest parties on the strip. It can be hit or miss, but if the right band is there or the right fraternity has it rented out then it can be awesome. There is huge bar and a dance floor that will hold about 600 people. It can get hot and smoky, but the party is hard to match.
Bar Knoxville

The most independent filled bar in Knoxville, Bar Knox allows anyone 18 and up to enter. It has a large dance floor that is full of grinding co-eds and offers great specials like $5 liquor pitchers
Half Barrel

Located across the street from Bar Knox, half barrel has become a local favorite since it opened in 2005. The inside looks like a barrel with wood paneled walls. It has a huge bar along the right hand side and is one of the quicker places in town to get a drink. There are booth along the left hand side and a couple of pool table in the back.
The Roaming Gnome

Replacing longstanding Charlie Peppers
in 2008, The Roaming Gnome has rekindled what was a dying spot. The bar inside
has pool tables and booths to sit down and relax. The outside is where the
action is and features a huge deck that overlooks the rest of the strip.
Macleods‎

A transplant of the famous downtown bar. MaCleod's features karaoke and an Irish theme. It is located right in between Stefano's and University Liquors. This is a great alternative to the bigger bars on the strip during a game weekend. Many of the main bars will become so packed that there is a line way out the door and even if you are inside it is really hard to get a drink.
Long Branch Saloon

A fun bar when rented out for a mixer or party. On a normal night it draws an older crowd who enjoy its dark saloon atmosphere.
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Hannah's

Another area of Knoxville to try out if you like a more laid back scene. Hannah’s in the old city offers more booths and hang out areas than its counterpart on the Strip.
Barley's

Another student favorite of in the Old City. Barley's is huge with an outside patio, downtown bar, and upstairs room with a bunch of pool tables. The downstairs bar is about 50 yards longs and features tons of beers on tap. There is a stage to the left that will host a concert every once in a while. If the right band is there, then Barley’s will transform into a packed party from its normally chill atmosphere. Their food is also great with the pizza being a favorite.

Spring Break in the Tennessee Wilderness
Rafting the Ocoee River

In southeast Tennessee, about an hour outside of Chattanooga, TN, there is a river with class IV rapids and a history of Cherokee and Creek Indians, TVA allowing commercialization of the river in 1977, and most notably the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Slalom events. 1977 marked the beginning of commercial raft companies taking paying participants down the raging river.
Exploring Gatlinburg

It’s always a great time of year to visit Gatlinburg. The Christmas lights are always up and twinkling, the mountain is open, and it takes less than an hour to get there from Knoxville, so a Gatlinburg adventure can be done is less than 36 hours, which is all it needs. It’s a quaint place, it’s beautiful, and there’s a lot to do.

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Ready, set, road trip!

Thinking about taking a road trip but not quite sure where to start? Read on to find helpful hints and tips on how to ensure a fun, carefree trip and a few tid bits about my own road trip from New York to Florida.
Let's Wear a Purple Pimp Suit to an LSU Game!

If you have ever been to a LSU football game, in Baton Rouge or otherwise, you might see a recurring outfit either in the stadium or while tailgating. I am talking about the purple pimp suits that these people wear. What the heck is up with that? I mean, your colors are already the super tough purple and yellow, so why go and make yourself look even more foolish by wearing a purple pimp
Girls of the SEC

Most sports websites have at some point ranked the SEC schools in terms of hot girls, well now it is my turn. I feel that my list will be much more precise due in a large part to the 8 years of research I have poured into this article. My five years at UGA, followed up by three in Atlanta, and now 6 months in Nashville at Vanderbilt puts me in a unique position to really give an accurate portrayal.
Skiing at Beech Mountain, NC

Ski Beech is located 20 miles from Boone, NC, 80 miles from Asheville, NC, 150 miles from Knoxville, TN and 180 miles from Chapel Hill, NC.
Bristol Baby!

It is hands-down, the best show in modern NASCAR racing, and is considered by many to be one of the best shows in all sports. Nicknamed Thunder Valley, Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) is the most popular venue, and one of the most sought after tickets in all motor sports. For two weekends each year, nearly 200 thousand people flock to this small town in Northeast Tennessee. For those four days out of each year, Bristol becomes the fifth largest city in the state. The spring race falls early enough in the season so that the weather is almost always perfect.

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