First Lady Vols game
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You can park for free on the ag campus and they run shuttles to TBA from there. Pretty easy to get in and out too! They do the chicken dance in the third quarter on the court with the kiddos. Idk if she is too old for that, but I find it adorable and Smokey dances with them. I do think players will sign things as well but I know less about that.
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I'm not sure about things to do on gameday, but Brittannica's advice on parking was spot on. The Ag Campus shuttle is super easy and convenient, and as long as you get there with about 60-90 minutes to go, there's normally still plenty of parking spaces. I would recommend you go with that, especially since it's all documented and marked on maps provided by UT.
Bit of advice on it though, the rows are tight in many places over there, so be sure to park with your car facing the way you want to leave. It is a little more annoying to back in, I realize, but backing out in the middle of a crowd of cars can be much, much worse.
Bit of advice on it though, the rows are tight in many places over there, so be sure to park with your car facing the way you want to leave. It is a little more annoying to back in, I realize, but backing out in the middle of a crowd of cars can be much, much worse.
I have some advice. While you're there Sunday, go ahead and swing by the box office to get tickets for the Sunday, March 2, home game against Georgia, because your 9-year-old is going to be hooked after her first game. Guaranteed.
And get there a little early so you can walk around the concourse to the area where the Boost Her Club usually has a table set up. Keyen Green runs that table, and there are often former Lady Vols there signing autographs and/or just dropping by to say hi. A lot of people stop and get photos and autographs if there are any players around, and there are often players from softball there, too. I think they may even have items for sale if you need something for someone to sign.
Now, I wouldn't go promising your daughter ahead of Sunday that she may get to meet Keyen and others, 'cause it would be awful if they weren't there this Sunday. You could just walk around and be happily surprised if they are. You could call Orange Mountain Designs tomorrow and ask if they plan to have their regular setup Sunday, and maybe they can even tell you if they know for sure if any Lady Vols will be on hand.
Enjoy yourselves!
P.S. Soooo many times I've run into Kelly Cain and Cate McMahan on the concourse, andI don't think I've ever been to a game I didn't see at least one LVFL just walking around. They're usually easy to spot.
And get there a little early so you can walk around the concourse to the area where the Boost Her Club usually has a table set up. Keyen Green runs that table, and there are often former Lady Vols there signing autographs and/or just dropping by to say hi. A lot of people stop and get photos and autographs if there are any players around, and there are often players from softball there, too. I think they may even have items for sale if you need something for someone to sign.
Now, I wouldn't go promising your daughter ahead of Sunday that she may get to meet Keyen and others, 'cause it would be awful if they weren't there this Sunday. You could just walk around and be happily surprised if they are. You could call Orange Mountain Designs tomorrow and ask if they plan to have their regular setup Sunday, and maybe they can even tell you if they know for sure if any Lady Vols will be on hand.
Enjoy yourselves!
P.S. Soooo many times I've run into Kelly Cain and Cate McMahan on the concourse, andI don't think I've ever been to a game I didn't see at least one LVFL just walking around. They're usually easy to spot.
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If you gps "Lake Loudon Blvd" (LLB) and come in from the river,,,you take LLB to the top of the hill ( at the light, right after the construction area), go left 1 block and then left into that parking garage,,,from there you enter into gate C and exiting after the game is also very easy
GPS Neyland drive first, then once you get onto it, change your gps to (university of TN parking Garage G16) 20.00 to park (card, not cash)
VERY IMPORTANT to know, GirlDad:
I know she's only 9 and so is unlikely to carry a handbag, but please note that ONLY clear bags of any kind are allowed into the arena. So no purses, no backpacks, no nothing unless the security people can see everything in it without opening it. Most people who must carry a bag buy those clear plastic bags. Some people have medical reasons to need to carry a bag, or want to carry a camera, phone, keys, etc.
i've witnessed countless first-time fans walking all the way back to their cars to return their solid leather/fabric handbags/backpacks after having gotten up to the gate and being told they could not enter the arena.
I know she's only 9 and so is unlikely to carry a handbag, but please note that ONLY clear bags of any kind are allowed into the arena. So no purses, no backpacks, no nothing unless the security people can see everything in it without opening it. Most people who must carry a bag buy those clear plastic bags. Some people have medical reasons to need to carry a bag, or want to carry a camera, phone, keys, etc.
i've witnessed countless first-time fans walking all the way back to their cars to return their solid leather/fabric handbags/backpacks after having gotten up to the gate and being told they could not enter the arena.
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unless you are in the mood to spend $20, that AG campus is your best bet due to free bus that drops you off right on the corner across the arena. There are two main parking lots at the AG Center, the one described above that is somewhat hard to park in and get out of (this is the parking that is across from the loading UT buses). The alternative parking lot and just as close to the buses is right past (further from river) the buses. I have never had the slightest issue in coming and leaving that parking lot. I hope you and your daughter enjoy the game!
It can be a lot of fun to ride the shuttle, too. I used to always park in G10, but someone talked me into trying the shuttle once and I was hooked. It was so convenient and super easy that I will never again NOT use the shuttle if it's available. After the game you simply turn right onto Neyland at the exit to the Ag lots and then you are a block away from the simple on-ramp to head south on the interstate. nothing could be easier. I want to kick myself every time I think of having not taken advantage of that from the start.
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First Lady Vols Basketball game
Our Family is attending our first Lady Vols basketball game next week. We have never been to TBA. Can you give me some insight on best place to park and a great place to eat. Any other insightful info would be great! Thank you!
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As far as I can tell, kids need to be part of an organization to be invited down to do the high five this year.
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My 10 year old daughter received Valentines Day card from Talaysia Cooper and an autographed picture of Sara Puckett this morning. The Boost Her Club is great if you have daughters. Plus it gives NIL funds to our deserving Lady Vols.
Buy your daughter a $30 LV basketball at the game and immediately following the game take her to the scorers table area on the floor. Find the gentleman in an orange sport coat and give him the ball. If and it is a big if, if CKC does post game presser, she might sign the ball. Stay in that area because some players will do a radio interview and they will sign things. Stay near the scorers table and tunnels and you should get photo ops and autographs. I met Sara Puckett’s parents after a game. Class act all the way around. Just good people.
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It will be more exciting for you than your daughter. The LV are so humble and accessible to their fans. It will be a great experience. Get there early and stay late. It is a very laid back atmosphere after the games.Guys, I'm very impressed with you guys giving Girldad all the advice to help make their first visit to the arena magical for their child......Well played!
Softball LV are just as nice and classy. Last year on Valentine’s Day, LV played a game against Kennesaw State. Every player and coach signed our daughter’s Valentine poster she made for them. She even made their Twitter or X feed.
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I took my daughters to a couple of LadyVol games, I think probably in the late 90's, early 2000's. I parked in the Ag parking lot and it was supper easy getting to the Arena and back to the parking lot. One thing I remember is that the shuttles stop running at a certain time, so anyone wanting to try to get autographs from players, coaches, need to find out when the last shuttle leaves the Arena.
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Glad she is feeling better, and I hope yall have an amazing time!VN Store
