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Men’s Basketball Season Tickets
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Letter from AD Phillip Fulmer
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Women’s Basketball Season Tickets
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Vision and Mission Goals
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2018 Football Parking
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Thank You
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2018 Football Parking FAQs
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How Do I Get Involved?
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2018-19 Basketball Parking
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2017-18 Student-Athlete Cost of Experience
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General Ticket Information
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Student-Athletes & Donors by State
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Annual Giving Levels & Benefits
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Vol Reps Premium Seating
How to Donate
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Meet the Staff
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Football Season Tickets
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Tennessee Always
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Football Away Game Tickets
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General FAQs
2018
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE SEP 1
vs. WEST VIRGINIA
CHARLOTTE, NC
SEP 8
vs. ETSU
KNOXVILLE, TN
SEP 15
vs. UTEP
KNOXVILLE, TN
SEP 22
vs. FLORIDA
KNOXVILLE, TN
SEP 29
at GEORGIA
ATHENS, GA
OCT 13
at AUBURN
AUBURN, AL
OCT 20 vs. ALABAMA
KNOXVILLE, TN
OCT 27 at SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA, SC
NOV 3
vs. CHARLOTTE
KNOXVILLE, TN
NOV 10 vs. KENTUCKY
KNOXVILLE, TN
NOV 17 vs. MISSOURI
KNOXVILLE, TN
NOV 24 at VANDERBILT
NASHVILLE, TN
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JANUARY • Rank for SEC/NCAA Basketball Tournament ticket assignments
FEBRUARY
• Football Signing Day event • Final Annual Fund donation renewal/mailing for 2018 football benefits
APRIL • Football home/away ticket application available online • Football parking application available online • Football ticket and parking application deadline – April 30
M AY
5 J U LY
MARCH • Contribution deadline for football ticket renewals - March 1 • Rank for football parking and away game ticket assignments
• Big Orange Caravan concludes
• Online football donor seat relocations/upgrades
• Football parking live selection
• Football parking live selection process begins online May 29 at 9 am EDT
• Contribution deadline for
• Rank for basketball parking
• Football tickets & parking mailed
• Online Men’s/Women’s Basketball
• Basketball tickets and parking application available online
• Online Men's/Women's basketball
Donor seat relocations/
• Basketball tickets and parking application deadline - July 31
• Basketball parking live selection
OCTOBER
process ends - June 6 at 5 pm EDT
basketball renewals - June 30
SEPTEMBER
upgrades completed
donor seat relocations/upgrades
process begins - Aug 20 at 12 pm
ends on Aug 27 at 5 pm EDT
JUNE
• Big Orange Caravan begins
AUGUST
• Basketball tickets and parking mailed
NOVEMBER • Rank for SEC/Bowl Game ticket assignments • First Tennessee Fund donation renewal mailing for 2019 football benefits
DECEMBER • Year-end donation deadline – December 29
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Dear Tennessee Fund Member,
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The past year has been one filled with change for Tennessee
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Athletics. While the hard work, commitment and dedication of our incredible student-athletes has provided several moments of celebration, we’ve also faced many challenges. The past is behind us. And I am confident we are primed to charge forward – united – pursuing elite achievement and competitive excellence on all fronts. I can’t overstate how humbled and honored I am to be serving our beloved university as your Director of Athletics. I approach each day with great passion and a keen sense of the responsibility that comes with this new role. When I was your football coach, we created within the football program a family culture. That is what I aim to restore to our overall athletic program. We will build that culture on the cornerstone of trust, communication, intensity and warmth. Warmth in the sense we care about each other, our university, our alumni, community and state. We will work daily to earn your support, which is vital to our aspirations of restoring Tennessee to its place among America’s elite college athletic programs. Your faithful and generous giving enables us to provide our teams and
5,500 H O U R S O F CO M M U N I T Y S E RV I C E
student-athletes with the resources necessary to reach their unique – its passion truly unrivaled – and the University of
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Tennessee is woven into the fabric of generations. Like so
S T U D E N T-AT H L E T E S
academic and athletic dreams. Our Big Orange family is
many of you, I’ve seen Tennessee Athletics when it was at its best. I know the path home. Join me on the journey back.
Go Big Orange!
240 C U R R E N T S E C AC A D E M I C HONOR ROLL MEMBERS
85% G R A D UAT I O N R AT E Phillip Fulmer Director of Athletics
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Zach Linginfelter Sophomore Sevierville, TN
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Through the generosity of our members, the Tennessee Fund provides support for expenses associated with 20 intercollegiate sports. As we strive to win championships in the nation’s best conference, your support is more important than ever. By factoring in other direct expenses such as travel, academic support and sports medicine, the complete student-athlete package exceeds $103,000 annually. These expenses add up, as UT supports over 500 student-athletes. Your continued passion and generosity for Tennessee Athletics is essential to ensuring all student-athletes are provided the necessary resources to achieve excellence on the field and in the classroom. YOU make the difference in their success!
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Donations Be a part of the VOLUNTEER team with your Tennessee Fund donation! Each Tennessee Fund member’s priority and access to season benefits are determined by annual giving level and donor rank based upon the Tennessee Fund point system. This system rewards both a donor’s longevity and gift amount when establishing priorities. With the point total, the Tennessee Fund can rank all donors – regardless of giving category.
Season Tickets
Parking Passes
Enjoy the game!
It’s easy to reserve the same seats annually with your
Tennessee Fund members receive priority to purchase
Having secured your season seats, your
donation to the Tennessee Fund. Your Tennessee Fund
season parking passes for Football, Men’s Basketball,
game day experience will be enhanced as
donation is applicable to multiple sports. This annual support
and Lady Vols Basketball home games. All parking,
you faithfully support the Vols year in and
provides the opportunity to purchase Football, Men's and
including accessible parking, is reassigned annually
year out and help provide resources needed
Women's Basketball season tickets. Specific gift amounts for
by the Tennessee Fund and subject to change based
for University of Tennessee student-athletes
certain seating sections in each venue are required. Go online
on donor rank, parking lot availability, and University
to pursue excellence in the classroom and
to allvols.com to view seating chart maps & 3D seating charts
construction projects. Although not a guarantee,
in competition.
for Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena. For more
being a Tennessee Fund donor makes you eligible
information, please call (865) 974-1218. A limited number of
to purchase season parking passes. The number and
season tickets are available to purchase that do NOT require
location of parking passes is determined by the season
a donation. Please visit allvols.com or call (865) 656-1200 for
ticket holder’s annual priority level and donor rank.
more information.
“I'm going to tell you this, you didn't draft me. I chose to be here. I told the players today that they chose to sign with the University of Tennessee. With what we want and where we want to go, we are talking about championships.” — Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt
RESERVE SEATS
ALLVOLS.COM Go online to reserve your football, men's & women's basketball tickets through our virtual seat map
Jordan Bone Sophomore Nashville, TN
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HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
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In order to compete nationally, the University of Tennessee must ensure the top in-state recruits
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SCHOLARSHIP*
are choosing to play for the Volunteers, while also
$48,557
attracting the best national recruits. Tennessee has a large number of out-of-state student-athletes, resulting in higher tuition costs than many of our peers. With scholarship costs rising nationally, it is imperative that
EQUIPMENT
the Tennessee Fund increases both memberships and gifts to cover these costs. Every donor and dollar count
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
$8,329
$4,267
toward making the student-athlete dream become a reality. The education and life lessons our students receive are priceless. Consider increasing your gift or referring a friend to the Tennessee Fund.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
ANNUAL TOTAL
TRAINING TABLE
$103,239
$1,845
$2,298
TRAVEL
$26,093
SPORTS MEDICINE
$5,348 STUDENT-ATHLETE STIPEND
$6,502
Data based on the following assumptions: Average student-athlete budgeted expenses for FY17-18 based on 522 total SA. 262.1 SA scholarships (83% out-of-state, 17% in-state). *Includes tuition, room/board and summer school.
THIS IS BIG ORANGE COUNTRY
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OTHER TERRITORIES REPRESENTED
Australia
5
France
1
Italy
1
Peru 1
South Africa
1
Canada
7
Germany
4
Greece
3
Puerto Rico
1
South Korea
1
Colombia
1
Greece
3
Mexico
1
Serbia
1
England
4
Israel
2
New Zealand
2
Slovenia
2
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ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS & BENEFITS Each Tennessee Fund member’s priority and ability to obtain various benefits is determined by a combination of annual giving level and donor rank as determined by the Tennessee Fund point system (see page 41 for information on the priority point system). For premium seating giving levels & benefits see pages 21, 32-35. There are several ways to become a donor to
DONOR BENEFIT CHART
the Tennessee Fund. Here are just a few of the ways to support Tennessee Athletics.
Foothills $100
Benefits/Membership Level
Trailblazer $1,000
Mountaineer $2,500
Bronze Victor $5,000
Silver Victor $10,000
Gold Victor $15,000
be able
All Tennessee Fund donors have an
You may pledge to join the Tennessee
Monthly Credit Cards & E-Check Payments
to double or
online account. If you are visiting the
Fund at a specific level and pay
Donations can be made by monthly
triple the value of
site for the first time and are a current
the pledge in full or installments,
installments. Monthly installments
your gift and benefits.
Tennessee Fund member, please call
completing your pledge by March 1.
can be paid by either recurring
Your initial gift and matching
the Tennessee Fund office to submit
Statements will be sent periodically
credit/debit cards or automatic bank
form must be received by March
an online request to receive your
throughout the year reminding you
drafts. By signing up for monthly
1, but the matching gift may be
account number, and then register
of the March 1 deadline and the
installments, you may have your
completed throughout the year.
using a valid email address. All
contribution balance remaining.
credit/debit card or bank account
Pledge Invitation to TN Fund Day
Vol & Lady Vol Basketball Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity
Football Parking Priority#
Basketball Parking Priority#
Priority III opportunity to purchase 1 pass
Priority III opportunity to purchase 1 pass
Priority III opportunity to purchase 1 pass
Priority II opportunity to purchase 1 pass
Priority I opportunity to purchase 2 passes
Priority I opportunity to purchase 3 passes
Priority III opportunity to purchase 1 pass
Priority III opportunity to purchase 2 passes
Priority III opportunity to purchase 3 passes
Priority II opportunity to purchase 4 passes
Priority I opportunity to purchase 5 passes
Priority I opportunity to purchase 5 passes
charged monthly. In order to stop
Making the Donation Donations can be made to the Tennessee Fund by cash, check, and credit card. It is important to make all
Vol & Lady Vol SEC & NCAA Tournament Tickets*
donations payable to the University of Tennessee Foundation. The
Football Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity
Tennessee Fund accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit and debit cards. The Tennessee Fund accepts
Eligible to Request Postseason Tickets
e-checks and credit cards online at
Football Away Game Ticket Opportunity
monthly installments, you must submit a letter to the Tennessee Fund notifying us of your decision. If there are two failed payments, the ability to use monthly installments will be discontinued.
Some companies may not match gifts if the donor receives any benefit as
new Tennessee Fund members can register directly online.
a result of the gift. Please check with
Visit your account online to:
the Tennessee Fund and the matching
•
View Your Priority Points
company to be sure that the matching
•
View Your Current Seat Location
sum can be used for donor benefits.
•
Update Your Mailing Address
If the company chooses to stop matching a donor’s gift, the donor
Contributing online is secure, saves
Each year, donors must resubmit the
is responsible for the entire annual
time and postage, and provides
account information needed by the
contribution to maintain the benefits
immediate confirmation that your
Tennessee Fund office to continue
provided by the matching gift.
gift has been received.
monthly payments.
Online Giving
Gifts for premium seating such as Skybox, East & West Club, Terrace,
tennesseefund.org. It is important to
Matching Gifts
The Tennessee Fund offers the ability
Basketball Luxury, and Loge seats
list the name, account number, and
Many companies will match your
to make gifts online. New donors
or any capital campaign gift can be
routing number as it appears on your
gifts to The University of Tennessee.
making first-time gifts and existing
made directly to the Tennessee Fund
bank account when using an e-check.
Please consult the benefits office at
donors looking to renew their gifts
office by phone, mail, or online at
your place of employment. You may
should visit tennesseefund.org.
tennesseefund.org.
Football Yearbook
Invitation to VIP Events
Tax Information Disclaimer: The above information is not intended to constitute legal advice or other tax counsel and may not be relied on as such. Please consult a personal tax
*With purchase of season tickets
†Over a 10-year period
#See pages 26-29 or visit tennesseefund.org/parking-passes for more information.
advisor concerning the deductibility of any contribution to the Tennessee Fund.
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Sections U or T
$2,500
Sections R,S,V or W
$1,250
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Stadium Section
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West Sideline
$100
$100
$500
$1,250
$100
$2,500
$1, $500
$250
$500
$250
$2,500
Section B
$1,250
Section C, D (Rows 1-10)
$750
Section B (Rows 1-10)
$500
Section A (Rows 1-30)
Visiting Team Seating
Section A
$500
North End Zone
Sections X1-Z15
$500
Sections Z13-Z15
Visiting Team Seating
South End Zone
Sections J-Q
$500
Upper Level
Stadium Section
Annual Donation
East Sideline
AA, BB, EE, FF
$100
CC, DD
$500
North End Zone
Sections XX1-ZZ15
Rows 1-2 (Chair backs)
$1,250
Rows 3-12
$250
Rows 13-26 (Chair backs)
$500
South End Zone
Sections GG-QQ
Box chair backs
Rows 1-15
$250
II-QQ (Rows 16+)
No Donation Required
GG, HH
Visiting Team Seating
(per seat)
$1,250
$1,250
These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in Neyland Stadium. The listed annual donation levels are to provide new Tennessee Fund donors with an idea of the approximate amount required to sit in a specific section, based upon the 2017 season. All amounts are listed as a donation per seat and allow the donor to $500
$1,250
$2,500
renew the same seats each year if the contribution is made annually. Seating
$1,250
locations are subject to change as needed due to future renovations of Neyland Stadium. In addition, the cost of season tickets may vary on an annual basis.
RESERVE SEATS QQ
$500
Section C
$100
250
$500
$500
East Sideline
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As a benefit of membership, Tennessee Fund donors receive Demand for some games will exceed demand for others, varying the number of donors able to receive tickets for each game. Away game ticket quantities are determined by giving category, and seat assignments are made in relation to donor rank. The number of tickets eligible for purchase for each game is indicated on the season ticket application. Donors eligible to pre-order away game tickets should do so when renewing their season tickets. In the case that demand exceeds supply, donors will be refunded.
Annual Giving Category Georgia, Auburn, South Carolina, Vanderbilt
Rocky Top, NDS, Gold Victor (East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 6+ seats) Rank 1-500 8 All others in category 6
Silver Victor
Approximate 2018 Away Game Ticket Availability Belk College Kickoff Game
15,000
Georgia
7,500
Auburn
6,000
(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 4 seats) Rank 1-2,500 6 All others in category 4
Bronze Victor (East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 2 seats) Rank 1-3,500 4 All others in category 2
Mountaineer Rank 1-2,500 4 All others in category
South Carolina
7,500
Vanderbilt
6,000
The total UT ticket allotment includes seating for students, players’ families, coaches, band, and administrative staff. After those tickets are allocated, remaining tickets are assigned to Tennessee Fund members.
2*
Trailblazer Rank 1-1,000 2 All others in category 2* This displays the number of away game tickets eligible to REQUEST per account each April. These requests are not guaranteed and may be refunded depending on ticket demand and donor rank. *If available
In an effort to distribute away game tickets in an equitable manner, the Tennessee Fund places high priority on donor rank during the assignment process. Therefore, the number of tickets a person can purchase is determined by his or her Tennessee Fund rank and giving level. Please remember donor rank is determined by points accrued from contributions made and consecutive years of giving (see page 41 for information on the priority point system). If you have questions about your ranking, the point system, or the away game assignment process, please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.
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first priority for away game tickets.
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Seating & Donation Amounts
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These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in any location in Thompson-Boling Arena. The listed annual donation levels are to provide new Tennessee Fund donors with an idea of the approximate amount it takes to sit in a specific section, based upon the 2017 season. All amounts are listed as a donation per seat and allow the donor to renew the same seats each year if the contribution is made annually. Seats that become available on the side court lower level center sections below row 15 (104, 105, 106, 120, 121, 122) require a $25,000 one-time capital gift per seat payable over 5 years and a minimum Silver
RESERVE SEATS
Victor ($10,000) annual membership to the Tennessee Fund. Contact the Tennessee
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Fund office at (865) 974-1218 for more information and seating availability.
Go online to reserve your men's basketball tickets through our virtual seat map
Southeastern Conference & NCAA Tournaments The number of SEC and NCAA Tournament tickets the athletic department receives is determined by the host site, causing fluctuation in the number of donors who are able to order tickets. Applications will be sent to donors who have made their Tennessee Fund gift by June
TICKET TYPE
SECTION
ANNUAL DONATION (per seat)
100/200 LEVEL
Side Court Seats
$5,000
100/200 LEVEL
Corner Seats
$2,500
100/200 LEVEL
Baseline Corner Seats
$1,250
100/200 LEVEL
Behind the Goals
$500
300 LEVEL
Sections 318-324
$250
300 LEVEL
All Other Sections
$50
STUDENT SECTION
Sections 123-126, 129
N/A
30th of each year and qualify for seating based upon their annual giving category and rank. Donors must purchase season tickets to qualify.
Away Game Tickets Road game basketball tickets are not Admiral Schofield Junior Zion, Il
available through the UT Ticket Office. Please contact the ticket office at the host school for more information.
Seating & Donation Amounts
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Lady Vol basketball season tickets in the 100 and 200 levels require a minimum $1,000 donation per seat on the sidecourt and no donation per seat in the corners and behind the goal. Locations are determined by annual giving level, priority point rank, and are subject to availability. Please call the Tennessee Fund office for specific availability.
Southeastern Conference & NCAA Tournaments Tennessee Fund donors also receive the opportunity to purchase postseason tournament tickets. The number of SEC and NCAA Tournament tickets
RESERVE SEATS
the athletic department receives is determined by the host site, causing
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fluctuation in the number of donors who are able to order tickets. Donors
Go online to reserve your women's basketball tickets through our virtual seat map
must purchase regular season tickets to qualify. For more information contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.
TICKET TYPE
SECTION
ANNUAL DONATION (per seat)
100/200 LEVEL Side-Court
$1,000
100/200 LEVEL
Lower Corners & End Zone
Voluntary
Current UT Students
129
Free with Student ID
General Admission
Upper Level
No Donation
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Football Parking Lots
Parking Garage Clearances
NOTE: All lot selections will occur online in real-time. This live
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G1 7’6”
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not ask for preferences since the lot selections take place online.
G4 6’8”
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parking assignments are complete on June 6 at 5 pm EDT. Visit tennesseefund.org/parking-passes for more details.
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Q: I have several types of giving with the Tennessee Fund. How is my parking assigned?
Q: How many football parking passes can I purchase?
Q: How is my loyalty rewarded?
A: The number of parking passes you receive is
Tennessee Fund rank within your priority level.
A: Each annual giving category is assigned
determined by your annual cash gift. Donors
Your rank is determined primarily by your lifetime
independently based on the priority level it
giving $100-$9,999 annually are eligible to
giving. Additionally, you can receive points for
falls under. Annual fund donation levels are
purchase one pass. Donors giving $10,000 or
consecutive years of giving, alumni status or
not combined to establish priority levels. For
more annually are eligible to purchase more
other factors. For a comprehensive list, please
example, a donor with two seats in the Tennessee
than one pass.
see page 41.
Terrace that also makes a $1,000 donation for seating in the north lower deck would have
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one pass assigned based on their donor rank in Priority II (for the $5,000 contribution associated with two seats in the Tennessee Terrace) and one pass in Priority III (for the $1,000 Trailblazer contribution) for a total of two passes.
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A: Your parking pass is assigned based on your
Giving Level
Basketball Parking Passes Eligible to Purchase
$10,000+ annually
(5) assigned in Priority I
$5,000+ annually
(4) assigned in Priority II
All basketball parking, including accessible parking, is reassigned annually by Tennessee Fund priority level and donor rank (as of June 30) then by lot availability.
$2,500+ annually
(3) assigned in Priority III
$1,000+ annually
(2) assigned in Priority III
$100+ annually / HILL
(1) assigned in Priority III
Your priority level is determined by your annual contribution.
Arena Donor: 5+ Season Tickets
(2) in G10 (men's only)
Arena Donor: 2-4 Season Tickets
(1) in G10 (men's only)
BASKETBALL PARKING Each annual giving category is assigned independently and
HILL/Foothills/Trailblazer/Mountaineer: Eligible to purchase 1 parking pass in Priority III Bronze Victor: Eligible to purchase 1 parking pass in Priority II
Q: I have accessible parking needs. How is my parking assigned? A: Accessible parking is reassigned each season according to Tennessee Fund priority level, donor rank as of March 1, shuttle preference
Silver Victor: Eligible to purchase 2 parking passes in Priority I
based on availability, and season ticket location until all accessible spaces are filled. Your priority
annual fund donation levels are not combined to establish priority levels. Donors must purchase men's basketball season tickets to be eligible for men's basketball parking. Donors must purchase Lady Vols basketball season tickets to be eligible for Lady Vols basketball parking. The deadline to purchase basketball parking is July 31. Please be aware that no preference or previous parking assignment is guaranteed.
Basketball Parking Lots NOTE: In order to accommodate the most donors in G5/30, no account will be assigned more than (1) pass in G5/30.
Gold Victor/NDS: Eligible to purchase 3 parking passes in Priority I
level is determined by your annual contribution.
All lot selections will occur online in real-time. This live process
Please be aware that no preference or previous
enables you to view the current priority level and rank of the last
Lot 5, Circle Park, C8*, 9A*, and G16* are
Tennessee Terrace (2 seats)*: 1 parking pass in Priority II
parking assignment is guaranteed. If you are
donor in each lot, edit your parking lot selection, and respond
only options for men's basketball.
eligible for multiple parking passes based on
to changes as they happen. The parking pass application does
your Tennessee Fund giving levels, the accessible
not ask for preferences since the lot selections take place online.
Parking area availability is subject to
parking pass counts as one of those passes. Only
Basketball parking lot selections begin on Aug 20 at noon EDT.
change without notice.
one accessible parking pass per donor account
Basketball parking assignments are complete on Aug 27 at 5 pm
may be requested as accessible parking.
EDT. Visit tennesseefund.org/parking-passes for more details.
Tennessee Terrace (4+ seats)*: 1 parking pass per pair in Priority I East/West Club Seats*: 1 parking pass per pair in Priority I
* Premium seat holders receive one parking pass per pair in Priority
Rocky (Skybox holder)*: 4 parking passes in Priority I
I (assigned by rank). Cost of luxury suite, loge seat, premium floor seat, and baseline premium floor seat parking is included in
* Cost of Rocky, East Club, West Club, and Tennessee Terrace car parking is included in licensing fee. Motorhome parking may cost extra depending on preferences. Visit tennesseefund.org/parking-passes for more information.
licensing fee.
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*These lots will only be assigned if all other lots are full.
Parking Garage Clearances G3 6'6" G4 6'8"
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Ticket Payment
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Payment must be made by check, VISA, MasterCard,
VOL REP CALENDAR
American Express or Discover. Checks should be made payable to The University of Tennessee. Payment must be made by applicant or spouse; no second-party payments will be accepted. Cash will be accepted only from the person whose name appears on the application,
Mailing Information
and a government issued photo ID will be required.
Season tickets are shipped separately from individual and away game tickets and will NOT arrive in the same
Charge by Phone or Online
package. Season tickets are sent out via UPS and require a street address. Please confirm your address at the time you place a ticket order, as it is not possible to make address changes after tickets are printed. You must submit a change of address in writing to the Tennessee Fund office, or you can update your mailing
Orders for available individual game tickets may be made using VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or
across the country. The Vol Rep Program is successful
Discover. All orders placed the week of the game will not
due to the generosity of our volunteers, who donate
be mailed but may be held for pickup at the ticket office
their time and resources year-round to advance the
or sent via email. All emailed tickets must be printed
vision of Tennessee Athletics.
service charge. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Tickets
If tickets are not picked up, no refunds will be issued.
The UT Athletic Department is NOT responsible for
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lost, stolen or destroyed tickets. If you purchase tickets
Ticket Office
lost, stolen or destroyed, please contact the UT Ticket
September – November Vol Rep Local Meetings March Vol Rep Competition Deadline April Vol Rep Rewards Luncheon
Vol Reps: Assist Tennessee Athletics in the pursuit of becoming America's model intercollegiate athletics program by and the Tennessee Fund with the goal of helping to
The UT Ticket Office is located at northwest corner of
Office at (865) 656-1200 for replacement options.
LaChyna Roe Junior Richmond, VA
identify potential new donors
Thompson-Boling Arena on the corner of Phillip Fulmer
Communicate news and updates about Tennessee
Way and Lake Loudoun Blvd. Office hours are 8:30 am
Athletics to fans and Tennessee Fund donors in
- 5:00 pm EST, Monday - Friday. For more information,
their communities
please contact the Ticket Office at (800) 332-VOLS (8657) or (865) 656-1200.
and individual game basis. Please contact the UT Ticket Office at (865) 656-1200 or (800) 332-8657 for
Vol Rep Kickoff Event
facilitating connections between their personal contacts
directly from the University of Tennessee and they are
for individuals in wheelchairs, available on a seasonal
major cities and has since grown to over 250 Vol Reps across the entire state of Tennessee and other states
for admittance. Each order includes a
The University of Tennessee is proud to offer seating
This program was originally founded in 1993 in seven
August
by purchaser and brought to the gate
address by accessing your account at allvols.com.
Accessible Seating
The Volunteer Representative Program is open to any active Tennessee Fund donor that wishes to serve as an ambassador for Tennessee Athletics and the Tennessee Fund in their community.
Earn rewards based on the success of their individual fundraising efforts, such as unique on-campus experiences, official Tennessee gear, Tennessee Fund
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priority points, and much more
further information. Seating is limited so please make arrangements early. For patrons needing an elevator pass due to accessibility needs, please contact Event Management at (865) 974-1205.
Go Online to
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Be a Vol Rep! The Tennessee Fund is always looking for more donors to serve as Vol Reps. To sign up call the Tennessee Fund at (865) 974-1218.
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Tennessee Terrace Located along the west upper deck of Neyland Stadium, the Tennessee Terrace features chairback seats and cup holders, with a sideline view of all the
Premium seating at the University of Tennessee is a great way to take a
action. The adjoining indoor concourse offers an expanded concession menu, restrooms, and flat screen
leadership role in supporting the Vols, while receiving the best seats in
televisions in a climate-controlled setting overlooking
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campus. A football parking pass per pair of Terrace
one of the following venues: Neyland Stadium, Thompson-Boling Arena,
seats is included.
Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, and Lindsey Nelson Stadium. For detailed information and availability of premium seating options, please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218 or visit tennesseefund.org.
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Rocky Top (Neyland Stadium Skybox Seating) Skybox seating offers Volunteer football fans a private setting to view all the gameday action
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with their guests. Each box seats 16 people and includes a private refrigerator, wet bar,
East Club and West Club Seating in Neyland Stadium
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and locked cabinets for box holders to use throughout the season. An adjoining lounge area offers all-inclusive food and refreshments,
The East and West Clubs offer Volunteer
providing box holders with an effortless game
fans the opportunity to enjoy games
day experience.
at Neyland Stadium in one of the finest
Rocky Top Benefits
premium seating areas in all of college • Football Season Ticket Priority – 16 seats
sports. Undercover, luxurious leather chairback seating, an adjoining indoor club
• Away Game and Post-Season Ticket Priority
area, all-inclusive food and refreshments,
• Football Parking - 4 parking passes in Priority I
and flat screen televisions showing college football games from across the country
• Basketball Season Ticket Priority
provide you and your guests a special
• Football Yearbook
place to spend fall Saturdays. A football parking pass in Priority I is included per pair of club seats.
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Thompson-Boling Arena Luxury Suites
Lindsey Nelson Baseball Stadium
Softball Suites provide an exclusive setting for fans to take
MVP Field-Level seats bring fans closer to the game than
in the action of Lady Vol softball games. These eight-person
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ever before while also providing a meaningful contribution
suites include a climate-controlled interior room with a private
plate, MVP Field-Level seats feature padded chairback
tickets to all home softball games, 4 parking passes, and are
16 seats and provide seat holders with a private
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seating with cup holders and access to an interior club
eligible to purchase tickets to postseason games and special
refrigerator and locked cabinets to use throughout the season. In addition to tickets and parking for
room, where seat holders can enjoy all inclusive food and
events at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
in a private setting from one of our 32 luxury suites. These premium suites vary in size from 10, 12, or
to Tennessee Athletics. Located directly behind home
refrigerator. Suite holders have the opportunity to purchase 8
Vol and Lady Vol basketball fans can enjoy games
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Thompson-Boling Arena Loge Seats
refreshments prior to and during the game. All MVP FieldLevel seat holders receive a parking pass.
Located on the north side court, directly beneath
all home games for both sports, suite holders receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets in their suites for other arena
the luxury suites, loge seats offer fans the
events throughout the year.
opportunity to enjoy games from the comfort of cushioned, oversized chairs complete with private
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adjoining hospitality areas and wait service. In addition to tickets and parking for all home games for both sports, seat holders receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets in their seats for other arena events throughout the year.
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Thompson-Boling Arena Baseline Floor Seats
Mid-court seats provide Tennessee basketball fans
Located just off the court in the East end of the
a true in-game experience and an exciting vantage
Arena, the baseline floor seats offer luxury seating
point of the on-court action. These seats are
right next to the action. This section includes 2 rows
located on the lower side court between the foul
Pete Derkay Sophomore Acworth, GA
of floor seating for Vols basketball and 1 row of
lines and include eligibility for priority parking
seating for Lady Vols basketball. Cost for these seats
close to the arena.
includes a pass to the Courtside Club at The Ray Mears Room for every game (pre-game and halftime meals, snacks and refreshments) as well as parking
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The University of Tennessee Athletic Department (UTAD) and individuals affiliated with the department, including donors, are governed by the rules and regulations of
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the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Ensuring compliance with NCAA and Dr. Michael Allen
Todd Bateman
Will Crockett
Kurt Gulbrand
Director of Athletics Development for Middle TN
Assistant Director of Campaigns
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development
SEC rules is a top priority for the UTAD. Compliance should be everyone’s responsibility, especially for our donors. Rule violations involving donors may adversely impact the eligibility of current student-athletes as well as prospective student-athletes (recruits). Additionally, violations involving donors may prevent any future association with the UTAD. Your participation and acceptance of benefits and privileges available from the UTAD is your acknowledgement and agreement to abide by
Tina Haun
Blake Johnson
Megan Kain
Melissa Lester
Gift Records Specialist III
Senior Director of Development
Assistant AD for Development
Gift Records Specialist II
the rules and regulations of the NCAA, SEC and the UTAD. The UTAD Compliance Office serves as a resource for everyone affiliated with the UTAD. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Compliance Office at (865) 974-3871 or utcompliance@utk.edu.
Planned Giving & Endowment Society Tennessee Always invites you to be a part of our team and support University of Tennessee athletics by thoughtful
Phoebe Metzger
Suzie Miller
Andrea Piercy
Associate Director of Annual Giving
Assistant Director of Internal Operations
Director of Planned Giving and Endowments
estate planning and through our endowment program. Your membership not only encourages our student-athletes today, but can create opportunities for generations to come. Many planned gifts allow you to receive substantial tax advantages and other unique benefits while giving generous support to the University’s athletic programs.
You'll Be a part of Tennessee Brandon Spurlock
Nate Warren
Adam Wilgus
Associate Director of Campaigns
Director of Annual Giving
Director of Internal Operations
For more information about Tennessee Always, please contact (865) 974-1218 or visit tennesseealways.org
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IRA/Retirement Assets You may make UT Athletics the full or partial beneficiary of an IRA or other tax-advantaged retirement plans which, in limited family situtations can reduce income taxes at debt.
Nathan Dougherty Society
Gifts of Appreciated Property
Retained Life Estate
You may make gifts of appreciated stock,
You may deed your home, vacation home, or
mutual funds, or real estate and take an income
farm to UT Athletics and receive an income tax
tax deduction for the gift’s current fair market
deduction based on your age and the value of the
value. When UT sells the property, all capital
property. You retain the use of the property for
gains taxes that would have been owed on the
your lifetime, but the asset is removed from your
sale are avoided.
estate. You remain responsible for maintenance,
The opportunity to fully endow a scholarship with
taxes, and insurance on the property.
Bequests/Living Trusts Gifts of this nature allow donors to give a dollar
Charitable Remainder Trust
amount, a percentage of their estate, or the residuary
You may fund the trust with cash or appreciated
(the remainder after specified bequests are fulfilled),
assets and receive income for your life and the life
to UT athletics in their will or living trust. This also
of a loved one after the donated asset is sold by
allows the opportunity to document a bequest and
the trust. Again, all capital gains taxes are avoided
designate the Tennessee Fund donor point credit
on the sale. You receive a partial income tax
to another individual upon the
deduction based on age and the amount of income
realization of the gift.
received from the trust. Furthermore, the trust
the Volunteers exists at the $250,000 level and entitles donors to membership in the Nathan Dougherty Society. These gifts can be made in equal installments over a 10-year period, and all donations are earmarked specifically for endowment. The Tennessee Fund office will provide the appropriate agreements to complete the gift.
Mary Banick
Endowments
Freshman, Knoxville, TN
Athletic endowments at the University of Tennessee provide a permanent source of income to support student-athletes and allow them to develop and compete for championships each year. These endowments assist in providing the funds for athletic scholarships across all Volunteer athletics programs. Funding an endowment is a leadership contribution that leaves a lasting impression on UT Athletics and the individuals donning the Orange and White. Endowments may be established and named beginning at $25,000. They help to ensure that future
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Tax Disclaimer: The information on these pages is not intended to constitute legal advice or other tax counsel and may not be relied on as such. Please consult a personal tax advisor concerning the deductibility of any contribution to the Tennessee Fund.
generations of student-athletes will have the opportunity to become part of the Tennessee family.
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Q: Is my contribution to the Tennessee Fund tax deductible?
5 pts. Awarded for each consecutive year of
Parking for donors giving $100 - $4,999
giving to the Tennessee Fund since 1986
annually is assigned within Priority III based
A: Yes and No. As of January 1, 2018 any
10 pts. Awarded for UT alumni (one-time
on priority point rank. (See pages 26–29 for
A: Once season ticket priority is established,
contribution in which a benefit (in this case
award per account)
specific information on parking.)
A: The Tennessee Fund was founded in 1986.
donors must maintain or increase their giving
athletic tickets and parking) is received is no
50 pts. Awarded for UT letterman (one-time
Anyone who was already purchasing season
level on an annual basis to retain their season
longer tax deductible (prior to this law change
award per account)
tickets at that time was not required to make
ticket location. If ticket holders wish to
these gifts were 80% tax deductible). However,
Away Football Games, SEC Postseason Games / Tournaments, and Bowl Game Ticket Assignments
an annual Tennessee Fund gift to retain these
improve a seat location, they must be active
many donations to the Tennessee Fund are
A: Your gift to the Tennessee Fund is used for
tickets. Beginning with the 2006 season,
Tennessee Fund donors and will be notified of
100% tax deductible because there is no benefit
student-athlete scholarships, facility upkeep,
grandfathered season ticket holders on the
opportunities to do so via their email accounts.
received. Please contact our office to discuss
and general operating budget needs. With
sidelines were given the opportunity to begin
It is important that our donors keep their
gifts that support Tennessee Student-Athletes
over 500 student-athletes on campus, your
making a donation at a reduced rate or move
email addresses updated with our office, as we
that are 100% deductible.
tournaments, and bowl tickets. The donor’s
donations play a critical role in the success of
their seating location to the end zones and have
primarily use electronic communication for this
Season Football and Basketball Ticket Assignments and Improvements
UT Athletics programs.
those remain grandfathered. Grandfathered
process. Donors may review seat opportunities
determining the quantity of tickets the donor
tickets still remain in the upper and lower level
through our online virtual seat maps of Neyland
Priority Point System
The Tennessee Fund uses the point system when ranking donors for annual parking and
may receive. Once it has been determined who
end zones at Neyland Stadium.
Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena.
Definition of the Point System
ticket benefits. For season ticket relocations/
will receive tickets to these games, the actual
improvements, donors will be contacted
ticket locations are assigned strictly in donor
via email (in May for football and in August
rank order.
Q: How is my gift to the Tennessee Fund used?
Q: Does my Tennessee Fund donation qualify me for both football and basketball season tickets?
Q: How are season tickets assigned and how can I improve my current season tickets?
A: The cumulative annual donation qualifies
Q: Once I have priority football or basketball season tickets, how do I keep them?
you for season tickets to football and
A: Once you purchase season tickets through
men’s/women’s basketball. The gift amount
the Tennessee Fund you will have the option
corresponds to seating locations that each
to renew the same seats each year. The gift
donor is eligible for based upon giving level
amount associated with your seats when you
and availability.
first purchased them will become the minimum
Q: Why is it necessary to become a donor in order to receive season tickets?
annual donation required to retain the same location. As long as you continue to maintain the same annual gift, you will maintain the priority to purchase your tickets. For donors to
A: Demand for benefits such as tickets and
continue renewing at their initial donation level
parking passes created the need for a fair
they must renew their seats each year. Any year
system to be established in which these
of non-renewal requires donors to contribute at
benefits could be distributed fairly. The
the current donation level.
Tennessee Fund was created, in part, to help address the needs of our growing donor
Q: I still have questions?
base. The donor priority point system allows
A: The Tennessee Fund staff may be contacted
us to track support and award benefits as a
Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm by phone at
way to say thank you for the support. Donor generosity has allowed Tennessee athletics to be 100% self-funded without financial support from tax or tuition-derived dollars.
Q: I am a $1,000 donor with a Tennessee Fund rank of 2,800 and season tickets in section X2. My friend is a $2,500 donor with a Tennessee Fund rank of 5,000. She is purchasing season tickets for the first time. If I wanted to move my tickets to sections R or W, would this be possible? A: At any point in the offseason a donor can
The Tennessee Fund uses a priority point system to help fairly allocate donor benefits. Donors receive points based upon the consecutive number of years that they have given to the Tennessee Fund and the cumulative amount of their contributions. This system seeks to reward both longevity and gift amount when establishing priorities. With the point total, the Tennessee Fund can “rank” all donors regardless of giving category.
50 pts. Awarded for gifts given prior to 1986 (one-time award)
Use of the Point System
the virtual seat diagrams of Neyland Stadium
1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to the
season tickets by the deadline to be eligible to
map linked under the “Season Tickets” tab. In
Tennessee Fund* since 1986
purchase a parking pass. Parking for donors
contribution levels displayed on pages 18 & 19.
Sophomore Berlin, Germany
Football and Basketball Parking Pass Assignments
must make their contribution and purchase
Capital/Endowment funds since 1986
Timo Stodder
and Thompson-Boling Arena.
year-round at Allvols.com on the virtual seat
arena corresponding to the current the annual
annual giving category is the primary factor in
opportunities. This process is done online with
Points are allocated as follows:
1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to
football games, SEC postseason games/
order to go online and review seat upgrade
section. Our season football inventory is listed
is eligible for the section in the stadium or
when managing the assignment of away
given a date and time in Tennessee Fund rank
The Tennessee Fund uses the point system
any upgrade/relocation situation, the donor
determined by the point system, in two ways
for Men’s/Women’s basketball) and will be
Point Allocation
review opportunities to upgrade to a new
The Tennessee Fund uses donor rank, as
during the parking allocation process. Donors
giving $10,000+ annually is assigned within Priority I based on priority point rank. Parking for donors giving $5,000 - $9,999 annually is
1 pt. Awarded for each $1,000 in new money
assigned parking within Priority II based on
raised by a Volunteer Representative
priority point rank.
(865) 974-1218, by email at tnfund@utk.edu, or by chat at www.tennesseefund.org.
*Formerly VASF and Lady Vol Boost-Her Club Academic supporters who previously received athletic benefits were converted to the Tennessee Fund in 2010. They were given a one-time point award for those gifts based on a similar scale. Moving forward, gifts must be made directly to the Tennessee Fund in order to improve point total and rank.
The Tennessee Fund ranks donors four times annually. The donor with the most accumulated points is ranked number 1, the next highest point total is ranked number 2 and so on. Consecutive years of giving points are withdrawn from a donor account if membership is not renewed annually. Regardless of rank, a donor’s annual gift must be made in order to receive the opportunity to purchase or renew priority tickets or parking.
Post-March 1 Ranking Used for football parking and away game ticket assignments Post-June 30 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol basketball parking assignments Post-November 1 Ranking Used for SEC Championship/Bowl Game assignments Post-January 1 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol SEC/NCAA Tournament assignments
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(865) 974-1218 or Visit
TENNESSEEFUND.ORG
The University of Tennessee Athletics Department
tennesseefund.org
Phone: (865) 974-1218
utsports.com
Fax: (865) 974-2847 Email: tnfund@utk.edu
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Mailing Address: Tennessee Fund P.O. Box 15016 Knoxville, TN 37901-5016
Shipping Address: Brenda Lawson Athletic Center Tennessee Fund 1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd Knoxville, TN 37996