First trip to a soccer match at Regal, Sunday. Suggestions?

[BruisedOrange]

Sunday 9/21 against LSU looks like my best chance to see the LVs play soccer. Might have a couple of friends' daughters who play HS soccer come along. I'd like to get there in time to watch warmups--especially if I have the young players with me.

I don't mind a "serendipitous adventure" alone. But with guests, better to be informed by the resident Big Orange cognoscenti. It's been a dozen or more years since I've been in Knoxville, and several decades since I've driven I-40 between Nashville and Knoxville.

(1) Are there any worthwhile places to stop for a big brunch along that route? Otherwise, we'd be arriving in Knoxville at the peak of the after-church lunch stampede!

After the match, I wanted to try either Gus's Fried Chicken or Gus's Good Time Deli, just from hearing their ads on Vol Radio Network broadcasts all these years. So (2) any recommendations (or warnings) on postgame fare?

I heard it's free admission to the stadium. (3) How about parking? And I presume we wouldn't be allowed to take food or drink into the stadium, right?
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Thanks, y'all! And a shout out @MAD for being such a compelling ambassador for LV Soccer. It's a good moment to stop and realize what a nice little online community we get to enjoy here.

 

[MAD]

Sunday 9/21 against LSU looks like my best chance to see the LVs play soccer. Might have a couple of friends' daughters who play HS soccer come along. I'd like to get there in time to watch warmups--especially if I have the young players with me.

I don't mind a "serendipitous adventure" alone. But with guests, better to be informed by the resident Big Orange cognoscenti. It's been a dozen or more years since I've been in Knoxville, and several decades since I've driven I-40 between Nashville and Knoxville.

(1) Are there any worthwhile places to stop for a big brunch along that route? Otherwise, we'd be arriving in Knoxville at the peak of the after-church lunch stampede!

After the match, I wanted to try either Gus's Fried Chicken or Gus's Good Time Deli, just from hearing their ads on Vol Radio Network broadcasts all these years. So (2) any recommendations (or warnings) on postgame fare?

I heard it's free admission to the stadium. (3) How about parking? And I presume we wouldn't be allowed to take food or drink into the stadium, right?
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Thanks, y'all! And a shout out @MAD for being such a compelling ambassador for LV Soccer. It's a good moment to stop and realize what a nice little online community we get to enjoy here.

Super excited for you and your guests.

Admission is free for all preseason and regular-season soccer matches. For fans planning to attend, note that Tennessee's clear bag policy will be in effect again this season. Regal Soccer Stadium will be a cashless venue for both concessions and the VolShop this season.

 

[MAD]

 

[brittannica]

I can answer your second and third question. I have not had Gus's good time deli, but have heard good things. Gus's fried chicken is very good!

There is a lot of parking around the softball stadium, regal soccer field, and the volleyball practice facilities. Depending on how early you get there, you should be able to get an excellent spot for free. They also always have staff out there, directing traffic and parking. No food or drink allowed in the stadium, but sometimes they do have people who are out tailgating in the parking lot. I don't know if that will be the case Sunday though given the football game on Saturday as some football fans may linger into Sunday.

I wish I could give a recommendation for brunch as I do drive between Nashville and Knoxville quite frequently, but I usually just stop at Sam's for a hotdog

I hope y'all have a great time!

 

[MAD]

I can answer your second and third question. I have not had Gus's good time deli, but have heard good things. Gus's fried chicken is very good!

There is a lot of parking around the softball stadium, regal soccer field, and the volleyball practice facilities. Depending on how early you get there, you should be able to get an excellent spot for free. They also always have staff out there, directing traffic and parking. No food or drink allowed in the stadium, but sometimes they do have people who are out tailgating in the parking lot. I don't know if that will be the case Sunday though given the football game on Saturday as some football fans may linger into Sunday.

I wish I could give a recommendation for brunch as I do drive between Nashville and Knoxville quite frequently, but I usually just stop at Sam's for a hotdog

I hope y'all have a great time!

Do they have food trucks?

 

[brittannica]

Do they have food trucks?

Oh good call! They do. So standard concessions fair will be available, but there is always a food truck. In previous seasons, they used to tell us who it would be in advance of the game, but they have really fallen off when it comes to doing that.

 

[MAD]

Sunday 9/21 against LSU looks like my best chance to see the LVs play soccer. Might have a couple of friends' daughters who play HS soccer come along. I'd like to get there in time to watch warmups--especially if I have the young players with me.

I don't mind a "serendipitous adventure" alone. But with guests, better to be informed by the resident Big Orange cognoscenti. It's been a dozen or more years since I've been in Knoxville, and several decades since I've driven I-40 between Nashville and Knoxville.

(1) Are there any worthwhile places to stop for a big brunch along that route? Otherwise, we'd be arriving in Knoxville at the peak of the after-church lunch stampede!

After the match, I wanted to try either Gus's Fried Chicken or Gus's Good Time Deli, just from hearing their ads on Vol Radio Network broadcasts all these years. So (2) any recommendations (or warnings) on postgame fare?

I heard it's free admission to the stadium. (3) How about parking? And I presume we wouldn't be allowed to take food or drink into the stadium, right?
-----

Thanks, y'all! And a shout out @MAD for being such a compelling ambassador for LV Soccer. It's a good moment to stop and realize what a nice little online community we get to enjoy here.

Bringing in the experts for the big brunch recommendations.
@Halph66
@CobbWebb71
@knoxvol52
@ArdentVol
@VolPack22 (No Party Bus suggestions)
@taylorvol
@@1RBFjr

 

[CobbWebb71]

Bringing in the experts for the big brunch recommendations.
@Halph66
@CobbWebb71
@knoxvol52
@ArdentVol
@VolPack22 (No Party Bus suggestions)
@taylorvol
@@1RBFjr

@BruisedOrange
Ruby Sunshine or Tupelo Honey on Market square!
Pete’s is now open on Sunday as well.

 

[CobbWebb71]

Ruby Sunshine or Tupelo Honey on Market square!
Pete’s is now open on Sunday as well.

Definitely start with Ruby Sunshine and Tupelo Honey!

 

[CobbWebb71]

After Brunch on market square, literally walk 2 minutes to Gay st, for some Cruz farms ice cream!!

Ruby sunshine French toast, followed by Cruz farms ice cream, then Lady Vol soccer and end the evening with Gus’s fried chicken, greens and Mac n cheese...you will be the hero of the day, I promise!