UTAA

March Madness

2010-03-17T12:43:00.001-07:00

With three teams headed to the NCAA basketball tournaments -- the Vols, the Lady Vols, and the Lady Mocs -- UT fans have much to be excited about. Here's a quick rundown of ways to celebrate:

The Big Orange Tailgate Tour

We will not be hosting Big Orange Tailgate Tour events unless the Vols or Lady Vols reach the Sweet 16. Keep an eye on the main BOTT site for the latest information.

TV Viewing Parties

Vols and Mocs fans will be gathering around the country to watch the games together on television. Here is an evolving list of parties.

Heading to Providence?

The Boston, MA chapter is hosting a pre-game gathering on Thursday (and hopefully again on Saturday). Join them at:

McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
52 Pine St.
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401.861.1782

2010 NCAA Tournament TV-Viewing Parties

2010-03-17T08:40:00.000-07:00

Chicago

Gathering at 8:45pm CST at Merkles
3516 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657-1612
(773) 244-1025
Contact: Bill Wolter wrwolter@hotmail.com

Dallas Fort Worth

Thursday Night SEC mixer/TV Viewing Party
Christie's Sports Bar
(This is just a Thursday Night location, if Vols advance the group will remain at 3rd Base.)
2811 McKinney Ave - Suite 22
Dallas TX, 75204
(214) 954-1511

All NCAA tournament Vol games will be at:
3rd Base Sports Bar & Grill
2390 Parkwood Blvd
Frisco, TX 75034
214-618-4450

New York

"We're organizing a basketball viewing party for Thursday night's game. If/when Tennessee wins, we'll do another viewing party on Saturday." The viewing party will be at Traffic - 986 2nd Ave. (b/w 52nd and 53rd St.)

5/3: Big Orange Caravan in Crossville, TN

2010-03-17T08:06:00.000-07:00

Join the Cumberland County UT alumni chapter as we get the inside story on Tennessee football and basketball. Coaches from the Vols football program, men's basketball, and the Lady Vols will be on hand to answer your questions. Specific coaches attendance dependent on availability.

Details
Date: May 3
Time: 7:00AM - 9:00AM CT

Location
Cumberland County Community Complex
1391 Livingston Rd.
Crossville, TN 38555 {map}

Reservations
Please RSVP by April 19. Cost is $15.00 per person, includes breakfast.

Download and print your reservation form. Mail completed form and payment to:

Sarah Hunter
141 Sparta Drive
Crossville, TN 38555
Make checks payable to: "Cumberland County UT Alumni Association"

Contact
Sarah Hunter at skhunter22@gmail.com or 931-484-7791

5/4: Big Orange Caravan in Memphis, TN

2010-03-17T06:49:00.000-07:00

Join the Shelby County UT alumni chapter as we get the inside story on Tennessee football and basketball. Coaches from the Vols football program, men's basketball, and the Lady Vols will be on hand to answer your questions. Specific coaches attendance dependent on availability.

Details
Date: May 4
Time: 5:30PM - 9:00PM CT

Location
Hilton Memphis

Reservations
Please RSVP by April 27. No registrations will be accepted at the door.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Cost is $35/adult & $25/child 10 & under PREPAID before April 27th. After April 27th, cost is $45/person.

Reserved premium table for 10 - $800
Reserved table for 6 - $450
Reserved table for 4 - $325
Includes reserved seating and program recognition.

Download and print your reservation form. Please include your guests' names, your name tag will be your ticket at the door. Mail completed form and payment to:

Sandy Rhodes
7683 Cross Village Dr.
Germantown, TN 38138-7028

Contact
Jana Fuqua at jlfuqua@comcast.net or (901)853-0479

5/4: Big Orange Caravan in Jackson, TN

2010-03-17T06:26:00.000-07:00

Join the Madison County UT alumni chapter as we get the inside story on Tennessee football and basketball. Coaches from the Vols football program, men's basketball, and the Lady Vols will be on hand to answer your questions. Specific coaches attendance dependent on availability.

Details
Date: May 4
Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM CT

Location
University of Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station
605 Airways Blvd.
Jackson, TN 38301 {map}

Reservations
Please RSVP by April 28. Cost is $15.00 per person. Includes lunch.

Download and print your reservation form. Mail completed form and payment to:

Taina Edwards
315 Windy City Road
Jackson, TN 38305
Make checks payable to: Madison County UTAA

Contact
Taina Edwards at tedwards617@earthlink.net or 731-664-5322

5/4: Big Orange Caravan in Hardin County, TN

2010-03-17T06:12:00.000-07:00

Join the Hardin County UT alumni chapter as we get the inside story on Tennessee football and basketball. Coaches from the Vols football program, men's basketball, and the Lady Vols will be on hand to answer your questions. Specific coaches attendance dependent on availability.

Details
Date: May 4
Time: 7:00AM - 9:00AM CT

Location
Pickwick Landing State Park Conference Center
Conference Rooms A & B
Pickwick Dam, TN 38365

Reservations
Please RSVP by April 28. Cost is $12.00 per person. Includes breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, orange juice and coffee.

Download and print your reservation form. Mail completed form and payment to:

Central Bank
Attn: Veronica Black, UT Breakfast
P.O. Box 1207
Savannah, TN 38372
Make checks payable to: Hardin County UTAA

Contact
Shaun Duren at sduren@communitysouth.com or (731)607-4001

3/20: Adopt-a-Highway Litter Pickup in Sevier County

2010-03-17T06:03:00.000-07:00

Join your fellow UT alumni to help make Veteran's Blvd. a more beautiful drive for visitors and Sevier County residents. The Sevier County UT Alumni Chapter has adopted this highway and needs your help to keep it looking good. For more information contact Ashley Adams at aadams@dollywood.com.

Details
Date: Mar 20, 2010
Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM ET
Location: Meet at Sevierville Primary School

5/18: Big Orange Caravan in Columbia, SC

2010-03-17T05:39:00.000-07:00

Join the Columbia, SC UT alumni chapter as we get the inside story on Tennessee football and basketball. Coaches from the Vols football program, men's basketball, and the Lady Vols will be on hand to answer your questions. Specific coaches attendance dependent on availability.

Details
Date: May 18
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM ET

Location
Seawell's Catering
1125 Rosewood Dr.
Columbia, SC 29201

Reservations
Please RSVP by Tuesday May 11, 2010. Cost is $20 per person. Includes Dinner. Seawell's Catering is located across Rosewood Drive from "The Rocket" at the State Fairgrounds.

Download and print your reservation form. Mail completed form and payment to:

Laura Darnell, Treasurer
Columbia UT Alumni Chapter
154 Ridge Top Rd.
Lexington, SC 29072
Make checks payable to: "Columbia, SC UT Alumni Chapter"

Contact
Robert Thompson, President at 803-732-3138 or tn_vols_fan@yahoo.com
www.utalumnisc.com

5/3: Big Orange Caravan in Clarksville, TN

2010-03-17T05:20:00.000-07:00

Join the Montgomery County UT alumni chapter as we get the inside story on Tennessee football and basketball. Coaches from the Vols football program, men's basketball, and the Lady Vols will be on hand to answer your questions. Specific coaches attendance dependent on availability.

Details
Date: May 3, 2010
Time: 11:30AM - 2:00PM CT

Location
First Baptist Church
Laida Fellowship Hall
419 Commerce Street
Clarksville, TN { map }

Reservations
Please RSVP by Tuesday April 20, 2010. Cost is $20 per person. Includes Lunch: Hamburgers, hot dogs with chili, chips, salads and cookies.

Email your RSVP to rsvp@utalumni-clarksville.com OR download and print your reservation form. Mail completed form and payment to:

Cathy McLeod
PO Box 3836
Clarksville, TN 37043
Make checks payable to: "Montgomery County UTAA"

Contact
Cathy McLeod (cmcleodcpa@meacpas.com)
http://utalumni-clarksville.com

3/25: Phil Dane, UTM Skyhawks Athletic Director, in Gibson County

2010-03-03T10:27:00.000-08:00

In his eight years on the job, Phil Dane has made an impact on the UTM athletic program by hiring good coaches who have kept the Skyhawk athletic teams in OVC competition. Dane has enhanced the Martin campus by overseeing building and renovation projects of the athletic facilities. Come hear about the evolution of Skyhawks athletics!

Details
Date: Mar 25, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 8:30PM CT

Location
Majestic Steak House
45 Bypass
Trenton, TN

Reservations
Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 23rd to Ken White at whitek3@k12tn.net. Or download and print your reservation form. Send completed form to:

Ken White
228 Milan Hwy
Trenton, TN 38382

Contact
Ken White at whitek3@k12tn.net or 731-414-9584 (cell) or 731-855-2305 (home).

3/4: Coach Fulmer in Upstate South Carolina

2010-02-26T07:02:00.000-08:00

Coaches 4 Character featuring Phillip Fulmer

Join the Upstate, SC Alumni Chapter for this very special event. Alumni will have the opportunity to visit with Coach Fulmer at the reception prior to the Coaches 4 Character event. Coaches 4 Character is sponsored by the Potential Youth Foundation, dedicated to helping students grades 4-12 learn the skills for a successful life.

Details
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM Alumni Reception; 7:00 PM Coaches 4 Character
Cost: Reception is $50 per person. Coaches 4 Character is free for 12th grade and under plus $5 for accompanying adults

Location
Rick Erwin's West End Grille
648 South Main Street
Greenville, SC
864-232-8999

Reservations
RSVP for the Reception to Greg Blatt with Potential Youth Foundation by calling 843-816-3297. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Make checks payable to "Potential Youth Foundation"

For more information on this event, please contact Mike and Patti Bacon at mandpbacon@gmail.com.

4/16-17: UT Knoxville Young Alumni Weekend

2010-02-22T08:35:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Spring Young Alumni Weekend is April 16-17, and we'd love to see you back on campus. The all-inclusive cost for the day's event is $45. For the second consecutive year, proceeds from the Spring Young Alumni Weekend benefit the UT Young Alumni Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a young alumnus or alumna who is pursuing a graduate degree at UT.

We look forward to having you join us as we watch the premier of new Head Coach Derek Dooley and the 2010 Vols football team. Last year, tickets sold out prior to the weekend, so reserve your place today!

Register now >

Friday, April 16

We’ve added a new twist this year, giving young alums a chance to meet and reconnect right upon arriving in Knoxville. We'll kick-off the weekend on Friday with some social networking at the Tin Roof on Cumberland Avenue.

Come reconnect with friends and catch-up with fellow young alums as we enjoy one of the best new venues on "The Strip." The official party runs from 8:00 -10:00 p.m., but you're welcome to hang around for the live music, which begins at 10:30. (All food and beverages are on your own)

Saturday, April 17

- VIP seating for the Orange & White game in East Club Seating / East Skybox. Food, soft-drinks and snacks are provided during the game.

- VIP Parking within a "Hail-Mary" pass of Neyland Stadium

- Pre-game Young Alumni Orange & White Tailgate Party with heavy appetizers and open-bar

- Panel Discussion Before the Orange & White Game: "What to Watch for in the Orange & White Game, an Exclusive Preview of the 2010 Season." Panel will be led by local media and former Vols players including, among others: Jayson Swain (Vols WR, 2003-2006), Drew Edwards (UT Athletics Asst. Director of Internet Communications), Josh Ward (Co-host of daily radio show “Sports 180” on the Sports Animal)

- Behind the Scenes Tour of UT sports, giving you access to some of the most coveted locations on campus including: Tour and presentation inside the Peyton Manning Locker Room and recruiting, media, and lettermen rooms inside Neyland Stadium; upgrades to Tennessee Baseball's Lindsay Nelson Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena

3/18: History of Rock-N-Roll in Birmingham

2010-02-22T08:30:00.000-08:00

University of Tennessee, Knoxville professor and director of the UT Singers, Wendel Werner will enlighten the group on the History of Rock-N-Roll. Wendel is the former instructor of the History of Rock-N-Roll course at UTK, as well as an accomplished composer and proponent of jazz. Join us for this entertaining evening!

Details
Date: Mar 18, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM CT
Cost: Menu is seafood and Greek. Order off the menu starting at $9.99.

Location
The Fish Market - Hoover
1681 Montgomery Hwy
Hoover, AL 35216
205-823-3474

The Fish Market is located about a mile north of the Galleria on Montgomery Highway (US 31) on the right just past King Acura. OR At the US 31 Hoover Montgomery Highway exit (Exit 252) of I-65 go south toward the Galleria. The Fish Market is on the left about a mile down US 31 past Crest Cadillac.

Reservations
Please RSVP by Monday, March 15, 2010. RSVP to bham.rsvp@bigorangeclub.com. For more information, please contact Gary Brown at bham.rsvp@bigorangeclub.com or visit http://birmingham.bigorangeclub.com/.

3/9: The UT Singers in Haywood County

2010-02-18T07:53:00.000-08:00

The UT Singers from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville will perform a variety of popular music, with emphasis on fine vocal jazz. Come see the group that has been recognized by the State General Assembly as "Tennessee's Musical Ambassadors."

Join us for a UT Alumni Supper prior to the concert at the College Hill Center.
Cost for Supper is $10.00 per person. Includes Marshall Field Sandwiches, chips, fruit salad, dessert, and drink. The concert is free and open to the public.

Details
Date: Mar 9, 2010
Time: 5:30PM - 8:00PM CT
Location: Supper: College Hill Center

Reservations
Download and print your reservation form. Mail checks (made payable to "Haywood County UTAA") and completed reservation form (by March 5th) to:

Jo Matherne
916 Lee Avenue
Brownsville, TN 38012

For more information contact Jo Matherne at 731-780-1966 or by email at jomatherne@att.net

3/14: College of Nursing in Atlanta

2010-02-18T07:43:00.000-08:00

March brings warmer weather, spring flowers and UT to you. The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing, cordially invites you to join Dr. Joan Creasia, Dean of the UTK College of Nursing, and other alumni for an afternoon of fun and fellowship reminiscing about your days on campus. Hear from the dean about the latest updates and future plans for the nursing college and connect with classmates living in the Atlanta area. If you haven't been to The Oaks, you won't want to miss this opportunity to visit this magnificent golf course.

RESERVATION DEADLINE MARCH 8, 2010 >

Details
Date: Mar 14, 2010
Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM ET

Location
The Oaks Course
Clubhouse Champion Room
11240 Brown Bridge Road
Covington, GA 30014

2/27: Talk Sports with Brent Hubbs, UT Alumnus and Vols Expert

2010-02-18T07:26:00.000-08:00

Going to the Tennessee/Kentucky men's basketball game? Come early and talk sports with UT alumnus and Vols expert, Brent Hubbs - the 2009 Tennessee Sportswriter of the Year! Brent will talk about the recent football recruiting class, the new football coaches, and any other UT sports related topics you'd like to discuss.

Register Now >

Details
Date: Feb 27, 2010
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM ET
Location: UT McClung Museum Auditorium (near Thompson-Boling Arena)

Admission to this event DOES NOT include admission to the basketball game or parking. Guests are responsible for parking - UT Gameday parking policies and rates will be in effect.

Sponsored by the UT Alumni Affairs Accomplished Alumni Program.

3/23: UT Interim President Jan Simek in Murfreesboro

2010-02-18T07:20:00.000-08:00

Join the Rutherford County UT Alumni Chapter as we welcome Interim President of the University of Tennessee, Dr. Jan Simek. Dr. Simek will be joined by Associate Vice President and Director of State Relations, Anthony Haynes ('88 UT-Martin). Dr. Simek and Mr. Haynes will address how we as Alumni play an important role in the University's legislative relations.

Support the Troops!
The chapter will be collecting needed items for troops stationed in Iraq. The following items are needed:

Travel sizes of soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant etc.
Baby wipes
DVD’s of $5.00 movies
Candy
Trail Mix
Other snacks

Details
Date: Mar 23, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: $18.95 per person (plus beverage, tax, and gratuity.) $6.95 for children 12 and under.

Menu includes choice of one of the following: 10 oz. New York Strip, Broiled Chicken Breast, 8 oz. Grilled Salmon or Chicken Diana. All entrees come with Fresh Steamed Vegetables, Baked Potato, and a Garden Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. Children 12 and under have a choice of Fried Chicken Fingers or Spaghetti with meat sauce.

Location
The Parthenon Restaurant
1935 South Church Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Reservations
Please RSVP no later than March 17th to guarantee your seat. Walk-ins will not be guaranteed a seat, RSVP is requested. RSVP to Rick Walsh at rwalsh0219@yahoo.com

3/18: UT Alumni Night at the Masquerade Theatre

2010-02-18T07:05:00.000-08:00

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Join us at the Masquerade Theatre in downtown Union City for UT Alumni Night! Punch and cookies will be served at intermission. For more information contact Kyle Baggett at kbaggett@first-state.net or 731-446-6191 OR Claudia Maness at manessclaudia@hotmail.com or 731-446-9088.

Details
Date: Mar 18, 2010
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM CT
Cost: $12.00 per person.
Location: Masquerade Theatre in downtown Union City

3/11: The UT Singers in Union City

2010-02-18T06:53:00.000-08:00

Join us for an entertaining evening. The UT Singers from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville will perform a variety of popular music, with emphasis on fine vocal jazz. Come see the group that has been recognized by the State General Assembly as "Tennessee's Musical Ambassadors."

Details
Date: Mar 11, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM CT
Cost: $12.50 per person and includes a dinner of: Pork Tenderloin, BBQ, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Slaw, Rolls, Cake and Drink.

Location
First United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
420 East Main Street
Union City, TN 38261

Reservations
Please RSVP by Friday, March 5th. Download and print your reservation form. Mail checks (payable to "Obion County UTAA") and completed reservation form (by March 5th) to:

Kyle Baggett
1298 Troy Hickman Road
Troy, TN 38260

3/8: The UT Singers are Coming to Cookeville

2010-02-18T06:47:00.000-08:00

Join us for an entertaining evening. The UT Singers from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville will perform a variety of popular music, with emphasis on fine vocal jazz. Come see the group that has been recognized by the State General Assembly as "Tennessee's Musical Ambassadors."

Details
Date: Mar 8, 2010
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM CT
Cost: $3.00 for adults. College Students and persons 18 years and younger are FREE.

Location
Tennessee Tech
Wattenbarger Auditorium
Bryan Fine Arts Building
1150 N. Dixie Ave.

Reservations
Download and print your reservation form. Mail checks (payable to "Putnam Co. UT Alumni Assoc.") and completed reservation form to:

Greg Scott - President
UT Alumni Assoc. - Putnam County
905 Fireside Dr.
Cookeville, TN 38501

Contact
Join us on FACEBOOK - Friend the UT Alumni Association- Putnam County Chapter. For more information contact Greg Scott, Chapter President, at skierut98@yahoo.com.

3/16: Ropin' and Ridin' in Fayette County

2010-02-18T06:36:00.000-08:00

This event has been canceled.

Join us as we welcome John Luthi, Head Rodeo Coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The UTM Rodeo team has finished among the top 10 teams in the nation three out of the past four years. John will let us know what it is like to coach such an exciting sport! Bring your friends and catch up with fellow alumni at this fun event!

Details
Date: Mar 16, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM CT
Cost: $15.00/ person. Includes Barbeque dinner with all the trimmings.

Location
Somerville Bank and Trust
Oak Room
16230 Highway 64
Somerville, TN

Reservations
Please RSVP by Thursday March 11, 2010. Download and print your reservation form. Make checks payable to:

Shannon Cotter, Fayette County UTAA
Shannon Cotter
1175 Hewlett Drive
Rossville, TN 38066

Contact
Shannon Cotter
901-853-3667 or 901-212-0912
shannon.cotter@bwsc.net

3/10: Chancellor Cheek in Washington, DC

2010-02-18T06:33:00.000-08:00

The Washington, D.C. UT Alumni Chapter invites you to join us as we welcome Chancellor Jimmy Cheek, the seventh chancellor of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Cheek will speak of activities on the Knoxville campus including challenges of funding, academic programs and research activities.

Register Now >

Details
Date: Mar 10, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM ET
Cost: $22.00 per person. Includes reception buffet with heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Cash Bar will be available.

Location
The Boulevard Woodgrill in Clarendon
The Fillmore Room
2901 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
703-875-9663

2/27: Vols vs. Kentucky TV Party in Maury County

2010-02-18T06:10:00.000-08:00

Join your Vol friends in Maury County to view the game. Those in attendance will be able to order from the menu (Dutch Treat). Come enjoy the Big Screen TV in the bar area showing the Vols vs. Kentucky game.

Details
Date: Feb 27, 2010
Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM CT
Location: Legend's Restaurant Columbia, Tennessee

Contact
Rob Holland
rwholland@utk.edu
931-486-2777

SEC Tournaments

2010-02-10T08:43:00.000-08:00

The Vols will begin their run through the SEC tournament on Thursday at 2:15, when we play LSU. Here's the full game schedule.

The UTAA Big Orange Tailgate Tour will be held at the Hard Rock Cafe, located just a few blocks from Bridgestone Arena (formerly known as the Sommet Center). Special UT Section reserved (first come, first served). Order from menu, breakfast buffet available. Reservations not required.

Tentative Schedule (all times Central)

Friday, March 12, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Saturday, March 13, 10:00 – 11:30 am
BOTT held ONLY if the Vols advance

Sunday, March 14, 10:00 - 11:30 am
BOTT held ONLY if the Vols advance

2/4: Coach Bruce Pearl in Baton Rouge

2010-01-28T10:25:00.000-08:00

Join us for the Big Orange Luncheon, with special guest Bruce Pearl. Come out and show your Big Orange Pride at this fun event. See below for more information.

Details
Date: Feb 4, 2010
Time: Time TBA
Cost: $15.00 per person. Includes tax and tip. Menu includes sandwich, green salad, pasta salad, drinks.

Location
Marriott - Baton Rouge
5500 Hilton Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Reservations
Please RSVP by email to hunterteam@aol.com or by fax to 225-927-4707 so that you have a seat secured at the luncheon. Deadline for RSVP's is Feb. 1st.

Download and print your mail-in/fax registration form. You may mail your check to Steve Hunter at the address below or bring it with you to the event.

Make checks payable to: "Steve Hunter"
Steve Hunter
4848 Windsor Village Drive, Unit 53
Baton Rouge, LA 70817-1376

Contact
Steve Hunter
225-291-6507 (home)
225-205-6722 (cell)
hunterteam@aol.com