Plan Your Visit

from UT Visitor Guide 2021-2022

Home Sweet Home

The moment you set foot on Rocky Top, you’ll find a place that feels like home.

Campus is filled with energy and tradition around every corner—don’t step on the university seal if you want to graduate in four years! Here you’re close to rivers and outdoor adventure, a friendly city, and the most-visited national park in the country. Let us show you around!

SEE ROCKY TOP IN PERSON!

If you aren’t already on an official campus tour when you receive this guide, you can schedule one at visit.utk.edu or by calling 865-946-TOUR (8687). Our tours start in the Visitors Center, located in the Student Union at 1502 Cumberland Avenue.

You can also take advantage of our SelfGuided Tour found on page 18 of this guide.

The Volunteer Statue

Known as the Torchbearer, this statue represents our rich tradition of leadership and service.

The Hill

The iconic old campus stands on the hill above the north shore of the Tennessee River and is home to Ayres Hall, opened in 1921.

Neyland Stadium

Home to the Tennessee football team and, on game days in the fall, 102,455 enthusiastic Vol fans.

Hodges Library

The main library is a favorite gathering place, with convenient access to academic resources, OneStop Student Services, and common areas for studying and catching up over a cup of coffee.

The Rock

Painting the Rock is a time-honored tradition. Messages feature everything from event announcements to marriage proposals.

WANT TO SEE A PERFORMANCE OR CATCH A GAME?

Visit utsports.com and

clarencebrowntheatre.com

for tickets to upcoming games and shows.

KNOXVILLE & NEARBY

From museums and shopping to outdoor adventure and nightlife, Knoxville has something for everyone.

Market Square

You’ll find a variety of restaurants and eclectic shops, a farmers’ market during the warmer months, and an ice skating rink during the winter.

Urban Wilderness

Want to take a hike or a bike ride? This area covers 1,000-forested acres along downtown’s south waterfront with more than 50 miles of trails and greenways.

The Old City

Come to the historic portion of Knoxville for a variety of shops, restaurants, coffee houses, art galleries, and entertainment venues.

World’s Fair Park

Don’t miss the view from atop the Sunsphere (that big gold globe in the skyline) or the statue of Sergei Rachmaninoff, who performed his final concert on UT’s campus.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Just about an hour’s drive away is America’s most-visited national park, world renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, not to mention some truly gorgeous views!

For information on other tours, events, restaurants, and more, check out visitknoxville.com, stop by the city’s downtown Visitors Center at the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill, or call 800-727-8045.