LSU Tigers @ Tennessee Volunteers

Few places in college football match Knoxville on game day, and this all-inclusive tailgate puts you right in the middle of it. Whether you're bleeding orange, following your team into enemy territory for a big SEC matchup, or simply chasing one of the best game-day atmospheres in the country, this is where the day begins. Located just a few minutes' walk from Neyland Stadium, you're steps from the Vol Navy on the Tennessee River, the Vol Walk, and 100,000 fans in checkerboard orange. This tailgate is your front-row seat to the experience without any of the work.

From the moment you arrive, everything is handled. A professionally catered spread of game-day cuisine keeps the plates full from start to finish, and the all-inclusive bar pours all the beverages you care to have throughout the tailgate, from cold beer and cocktails to seltzers and soft drinks. There is nothing to pack, nothing to cook, and nothing to buy once you're through the gate.

The energy stays high from the first arrival to the last call for kickoff. Music, tailgate games, and interactive activities keep the crowd mingling, and there is ample space to spread out, relax, and swap stories with fans from both sides of the field. Visiting fans are welcomed like old friends here; this is a place where a rivalry weekend turns into a great memory no matter which colors you're wearing.

By the time you make the short walk to the stadium, you'll have eaten well, laughed plenty, and sung Rocky Top at least once, whether you meant to or not. Lively, welcoming, and unmistakably Knoxville, this is the best tailgate in town and the perfect way to start your football weekend in Big Orange Country.

🕘 Tailgate opens 4 hours before kickoff

📍 ~0.8 mi from the stadium