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KNOXVILLE
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Often referred to as Knoxvegas,
Knoxville is the third largest city in Tennessee and is the home of
the University of Tennessee (UT). The city received its nickname
from students who attend UT. Established in 1794, the
University of Tennessee is the oldest college west of the
Appalachian Mountains. UT encompasses 550 acres and has a student
body of over 26,000. The school has 20 varsity teams who participate
in the SEC Conference. The most successful teams at UT are the
women's and men's basketball teams and the football team. Although
its not the official school song, Rocky Top is one of the most
popular songs played at any college game. The football team plays at
Neyland Stadium, one of the largest football stadiums in the
country.
On
the Web:
University of Tennessee -
Knoxville Tourism |
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NEYLAND STADIUM
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2007 VOLUNTEERS
FOOTBALL
SCHEDULE |
-Name: Neyland Stadium
-Location: Knoxville, TN
-Tenant: Tennessee Volunteers
-Capacity: 104,079
-Surface: Grass
-Opened: September 4, 1921
-Cost:
Unknown
-Address:
1720 Volunteer Blvd.,
Knoxville, TN 37996
On
the Web:
Neyland Stadium |
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HOTELS NEAR
NEYLAND
STADIUM |
TRAVELING AROUND
KNOXVILLE |
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-Public
Transit: The Knoxville Area Transit, KAT, and Knoxville Trolley
Service both provide service around Knoxville and to UT.
On the Web:
KAT
-Taxi: Negotiable Taxi:
865-384-8601
Paradise Taxi:
865-525-9580
-Gameday Parking: Varies
On the Web:
Parking Information
-Airport:
McGhee Tyson Airport
-Alternatives:
Walk and Bike Paths
-Additional
Gameday Information |
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ATTRACTIONS AROUND
KNOXVILLE |
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-Worlds
Fair
Park:
Once the site of the 1982 World's
Fair, this magnificent 52-acre park includes a large variety of
attractions, shops, galleries and restaurants.
Location: 525 Henley Street -
Map
-East Tennessee Discovery Center:
Children of all ages will enjoy this exciting science center
that features hands-on exhibits.
Location:
4600 SW 41st Blvd. -
Map
-University of Tennessee Tour:
Various tours of the campus and buildings are available.
Location: Student Services Building
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Map |
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DIRECTIONS TO
NEYLAND STADIUM |
AREA WEATHER |
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LOCAL MEDIA |
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TELEVISION
STATIONS |
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-WATE-6-ABC |
-WKUP-15-PBS |
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-WVLT-8-CBS |
-WTNZ-43-FOX |
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-WBIR-10-NBC |
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RADIO STATIONS |
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-990AM-WNOX-Volunteers
Flagship Radio Station
LOCAL NEWSPAPER:
Knoxville News Sentinel |
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