Oct. 3rd, 2015 Tennessee football game travel advice wanted

[john]

I'm considering making the trip to Knoxville this fall for the game & was hoping for some experienced TN Travellers suggestions.

Does the UofA usually sell all of their tix to this game?  I'm a tush hog but think I'm gonna need 6 tix, I'm not sure if I'll b able to get that many through the UofA ticket office no higher in donor class that I am.  Definitely want to sit with other razorback fans.

Also, are there any other must-do or see things in Knoxville or can't miss places to eat?

Thanks for any suggestions

[JansterZ71]

It's a great place to experience a game.  UT has lots of Tradition.  Definitely don't miss the VOL walk and make sure you check out the VOL Navy.  Enjoy your time there. Also be prepared to walk ALOT.  Their campus is huge and unless you have some top notch parking pass you will be walking across their hilly campus. 

[Arazorbackguy1]

I'm going as well. Should be a cool experience. Looking forward to pissed off UT fans after the game, too!

[Hoggish1]

I'll be there, too.  Our team will piss their fans off for me.

[knoxvillehog]

Game day here in Knoxville is a great atmosphere. Parking is tough and you will walk a bit, but you will have a great time.

As far as restaurants, if you are staying downtown there are some good restaurants in Marketsquare, but they can get busy. Calhoun's on the river is a local BBQ place that has some good food.

Ye Old Steakhouse is a local establishment near downtown that has a good atmosphere and good food.

PM me if you have any specific questions. Go Hogs!

[jbcarol]

Barbeque - Sweet P's http://www.sweetpbbq.com/

Pizza - Barley's http://barleysknoxville.com/

A little bit of everything for everyone (including good self-brewed beers) - Calhoun's on the River (Sweet P's has the best BBQ, but they have the best ribs) http://www.calhouns.com/ or The Downtown Grill & Brewery http://www.downtownbrewery.com/


Burger - This one is tough, because I don't feel like we have an amazing burger place. But I would have to go with Copper Cellar on Cumberland http://www.coppercellar.com/Restaurant-CopperCellar.html . Copper Cellar also has a little bit of everything like Calhoun's and Downtown Grill & Brewery.

Upscale Southern Cooking - Tupelo Honey http://tupelohoneycafe.com/location/knoxville/

You name what you're looking for, I'll recommend the place.

Also, I think it'll be a good game. Both teams are similarly up-trending. I expect the game to be close either way, and as long as it is a close, I don't think the out come will set a precedent for either team's season. I'm looking forward to this game more than anything. Hope I get to go.

[jbcarol]

Bruce Feldman @BruceFeldmanCFB  ·  Apr 24
Thx to the person who suggested I go to Stock & Barrel (@KnoxStockBarrel) while in Knoxville.. Might've been the best burger I've ever had.

[BPsTheMan]

[TNhawgfan]

If you guys are worried about walking, park at the civic collesium and ride the tram to the game. Cost about ten bucks and they drop you off at the stadium

[knoxvillehog]

Sweet P's is excellent, a little off the beaten path so I forgot about to. Litton's is great as well.

[WayneHawg]

Speak softly and carry a big stick!

[Hogs-n-Roses]

Gone to quite a few there. Walked a lot several times but the locals and tailgaiters always made it enjoyable. Have been asked to eat numerous times and sample their favorites many times. Last couple of times I stayed at a motel west of town(nice) and it offered free busride to the stadium. Dropped us off short distance from our gate and of course delivered us back in comfort. Was surprised at how well it worked for our family. We had a very young one and a person who doesn't get around well so the game was out for them so they kept the car and went to the zoo which was awesome cause it was free zoo day. On the food I never get my way so there s that. 

[duckman]

Gone to quite a few there. Walked a lot several times but the locals and tailgaiters always made it enjoyable. Have been asked to eat numerous times and sample their favorites many times. Last couple of times I stayed at a motel west of town(nice) and it offered free busride to the stadium. Dropped us off short distance from our gate and of course delivered us back in comfort. Was surprised at how well it worked for our family. We had a very young one and a person who doesn't get around well so the game was out for them so they kept the car and went to the zoo which was awesome cause it was free zoo day. On the food I never get my way so there s that. 

We are going, what was the name of the hotel?

[john]

Thanks for all the feedback guys, i appreciate all the suggestions, & hope I'm able to go & see for myself

Go Hogs!

[Huds_HawgTide]

What if you want to tailgate with other hog fans, a good place for that? Me and my buddies are going to Atlanta to watch cards vs braves friday night behind home plate...drive to knoxville watch hogs then drive back to Atlanta to watch sunday game...ultimate hog cardinal weekend with the boys

[DEVIL DOG HOG]

Construction on I40 in Arkansas and Memphis.

[UTLawGuy]

Sweet P's is excellent, a little off the beaten path so I forgot about to. Litton's is great as well.

They've put in the new Sweet P's in on W. Jackson near the the old city. So anyone within the Downtown area can check it out. Same good food as the one on Maryville Pike. Be forewarned, it will probably be packed. Limited seating at the new location.

P.S., I'm having a devil of a time posting! I can spell green, but lot's of Googling with the Hog knowledge.

[UTLawGuy]

And in regards to a burger place, I've found my favorite. The Stock and Barrel on Market Square has amazing burgers. I like it better than Copper Cellar. They also take great pride in their selection of bourbons. http://www.thestockandbarrel.com/

Basically anything on market square is going to be delicious. Soccer Taco is great Mexican food too btw.

[Hogs-n-Roses]

We are going, what was the name of the hotel?

I can't remember but it was a nice 4* gotten of a site like hotwire or priceline. It was along the lines of Hyat,Westin,Hampton inn and suites. It was new and I believe we called Knoxville tourist center or something of that nature to find one wit the Bus to the game. Actually you didn't even have to stay at that motel to do it. I t was just free if you stayed there. I think it was like 10.00 bucks a head to just show up there at the motel and ride. Was a great deal either way.And of course on game day I eat outside the stadium at this Hot dog vendor. This dude has the best chili sauce on the planet. Great Hot dog.Get the dog anyway you want it . Either way. Wit chili n slaw... or the sour kraut spicy mustard route.I recommend either or in my case both. They were stupid low priced too. Like 6.50 for the both of them n then you have to find a place to eat em. Pick ur meat too. Several types of sausages or a traditional weiner.

[Tequilin' Time]

this seems to be the road game of choice.  planning on this one for me and my buddies that are spread around the country.   Never been to the worlds largest deer stand and looking forward to it.

[Hogs-n-Roses]

this seems to be the road game of choice.  planning on this one for me and my buddies that are spread around the country.   Never been to the worlds largest deer stand and looking forward to it.

Its a different type of stadium. All bowl. Where our stadium in the nam has stands built above each side. Neyland would be like Warmemorial with full rings built all the way around it.
We always went without tickets and got the cheapest ones we could find outside the stadium then go to the hog section on the east side down low near the endzone. That's where the season ticket holder high roller hog fans sit. Tennessee is notorious for dispersing opposing fans all over the stadium in small groups. They do one real neat thing though when their band lines up out there in front of you and plays your fight song.You will hate ole smokey n rocky top before you leave though.

[opineonswine]

One of the nicest places in the U.S. to stay is near Knoxville.  Blackberry Farm is in Walland, TN.  I HIGHLY recommend it if you don't mind spending some $$$.
Just a short drive to Knoxville.

http://www.blackberryfarm.com

[Hog Spread]

I was there in 1998.  It was cold and rainy and the fans were not that sweet.  For so many reasons, I vowed to never return...

[NaturalStateReb]

I'm considering making the trip to Knoxville this fall for the game & was hoping for some experienced TN Travellers suggestions.

Does the UofA usually sell all of their tix to this game?  I'm a tush hog but think I'm gonna need 6 tix, I'm not sure if I'll b able to get that many through the UofA ticket office no higher in donor class that I am.  Definitely want to sit with other razorback fans.

Also, are there any other must-do or see things in Knoxville or can't miss places to eat?

Thanks for any suggestions

The last time I went, I stayed in a condo in Gatlinburg and drove in for the day of the game.  Gatlinburg isn't very far away from Knoxville--maybe an hour, maybe.  Beautiful area, had a great time.  Plan to make at least a long weekend out of it.

[Chris Ryan]

Whatever you do, don't park in the Fort (neighborhood area where all the off-campus students live). Fork out the cash to park along Cumberland Ave (the strip), or park far away and take a shuttle. Getting out of the Fort is a nightmarish exercise in patience.

[Dirttrackhog]

Its a different type of stadium. All bowl. Where our stadium in the nam has stands built above each side. Neyland would be like Warmemorial with full rings built all the way around it.
We always went without tickets and got the cheapest ones we could find outside the stadium then go to the hog section on the east side down low near the endzone. That's where the season ticket holder high roller hog fans sit. Tennessee is notorious for dispersing opposing fans all over the stadium in small groups. They do one real neat thing though when their band lines up out there in front of you and plays your fight song.You will hate ole smokey n rocky top before you leave though.

im hoping our team will make sure those arent played that much!  although once is enough for me on both

[Hogs-n-Roses]

im hoping our team will make sure those arent played that much!  although once is enough for me on both

They do another neat thing where (over the stadium pa) Ole Smokey barks and it goes round n round the stadium. Kinda like an echo in the mountains or something.