Hoops Central: #4 Tennessee at Ole Miss

Posted on March 4, 2025

OXFORD, Miss. – Victorious in seven of its past eight games, the fourth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is geared up for its final true road game of the season, as it travels to the Magnolia State to face Ole Miss Wednesday night at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion. Tipoff is slated for 9 p.m. ET.

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GAMEDAY TIMES & BROADCAST INFO

Opponent: Ole Miss Rebels
Tipoff: Wednesday, March 5 | 9 p.m. ET
Venue: The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
Watch Online: ESPN2
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THE LATEST FROM THE VOLS

Vols Move to Fourth in National Polls Zeigler Named a Bob Cousy Award Finalist #5 Vols Come Back to Upend #6 Alabama, 79-76, on Mashack’s Buzzer-Beater #5 Vols Post 65-59 Road Victory at LSU Lanier Wins Third SEC Player of the Week Award
Fans can catch Wednesday’s game between the Volunteers (24-5, 11-5 SEC) and Rebels (20-9, 9-7 SEC) on ESPN2. Rece Davis (play-by-play) and Jimmy Dykes (analyst) will have the call. Fans can also listen live on their local Vol Network affiliate to hear Bob Kesling and Steve Hamer describing the action.

In its most recent action, Tennessee faced a nine-point deficit with under 10 minutes left and a four-point deficit in the final 31 seconds, but rallied to defeat sixth-ranked Alabama, 79-76, Saturday evening on a 35-footer at the horn by senior guard Jahmai Mashack.

UT outscored the Crimson Tide by 13 in the last 10 minutes to win the first AP top-six matchup ever between the two sides.

THE MATCHUP
• Tennessee is 9-1 in its last 10 games against Ole Miss, dating to 2/3/18. The Volunteers went 1-6 in the prior seven matchups before that, from 3/9/12 to 1/17/17.
• This is the first matchup in 424 days between the two sides, who last met in the 2023-24 season opener, when the Volunteers won by 26, 90-64, on 1/6/24 to end the Rebels’ undefeated (13-0) start.
• The last three series meetings in Oxford were each decided by four points or fewer, with an average margin of just 2.7 ppg.
• Rick Barnes and Chris Beard are both former head coaches at Texas. Barnes went 402-180 (.691) across 17 seasons and Beard was 29-13 (.690) over two campaigns.
• Justin Gainey and Al Pinkins were teammates at NC State in 1996-97 under first-year head coach Herb Sendek, who was Rick Barnes‘ assistant at Providence in 1988-89.
• Following a 20-12 (7-11) campaign in 2023-24, Ole Miss placed ninth in this year’s SEC preseason poll.
• Senior guard Sean Pedulla paces the Rebels with 15.2 ppg, 3.8 apg and 1.9 spg.

NEWS & NOTES
• Rick Barnes is 24-7 against the SEC’s Mississippi teams, including 20-7 at UT and 9-2 since 2021-22.
• Tennessee and Ole Miss are two of the only three DI schools with four 1,400-point scorers. UT beat the other, Alabama, in its last game.
• The Vols have 11-plus SEC wins for the fourth straight season, their third such instance ever. They had a four-year streak from 1978-79 to 1982-83 and a seven-year tally from 1970-71 to 1976-77.
• Tennessee is seeking its ninth 25- win season, including its sixth in the Rick Barnes era (all in the past eight years) and fourth in a row. It would be UT’s third time reaching that mark in the regular season alone (27-4 in 2018-19 under Barnes and 28-3 in 2007-08).
• The Vols are 7-1 since Feb. 1. They have trailed by nine-plus in five of their past seven games, but come back to win four of them, including doing so in three of their last four outings.
• Tennessee (10-5), Auburn (16-2), Alabama (10-6) and Michigan State (10-3) are the only schools with double-digit Quad 1 victories.
• With 830 victories, Rick Barnes is tied with John Calipari and Jim Phelan for No. 10 all-time (min. 10 years at DI level). His 111 SEC wins also put him one shy of Hank Crisp for No. 18 in league history.
• Chaz Lanier one made 3-pointer away from passing Allan Houston (99 in 1990-91) for fifth on the program’s single-season list. He would be the third Volunteer with 100 in a year, joining Chris Lofton (three times) and Santiago Vescovi (102 in 2021-22).
• Zakai Zeigler has 15-plus points in 10 of the last 13 contests, including each of the past seven. He is 25- of-65 (38.5%) from deep in those 13 games after going 25-of-87 (28.7%) in his first 13 outings.
• Igor Miličić Jr., is 17 points away from reaching 1,000 in his career.
• Tennessee’s 195 victories over the last eight seasons (2017-25) rank ninth in DI. Only Gonzaga (236), Houston (233), Duke (211), Kansas (210), Purdue (202), Saint Mary’s (198), Auburn (197) and San Diego State (197) own more. Drake (194) and Liberty (194) tie to round out the top 10.

RACKING UP RANKED VICTORIES
• TOP 25: In the past four years (2021-25), Tennessee’s 28 AP top-25 wins lead the nation. Only Connecticut (25) and Kansas (25) are within three, while the closest SEC school is four back (Alabama with 24).
• TOP 20: Tennessee is first in DI with 24 AP top-20 triumphs over that span. Only Connecticut (23) and Kansas (22) are even within four, while the nearest SEC program is five behind (Alabama with 19).
• TOP 15: The Volunteers lead DI with 21 AP top-15 decisions over those four years. Kansas (20) is the lone school within four, while the closest SEC team (Alabama with 16) five shy of UT.
• TOP 10: Since 2021-22, Tennessee owns 11 AP top-10 wins, co-second in the SEC and co-fourth nationally, both alongside Kentucky (11). Only Connecticut (12), Iowa State (12) and Kansas (12) have more. The 10 wins in that time are against #1 Alabama (2/15/23), #3 Kansas (11/25/22), #3 Auburn (2/26/22), #4 Kentucky (2/15/22), #5 Kentucky (3/12/22), #6 Arizona (12/22/21), #10 Texas (1/28/23), at #10 Kentucky (2/3/24), #5 Florida (2/1/25), at #7 Texas A&M (2/22/25) and #6 Alabama (3/1/25).
• TOP FIVE: In that same four-year span, UT has six AP top-five victories, tied with Arizona for the most in the country. Only six other schools have even four: Alabama (five), Iowa State (five), Florida (four), Gonzaga (four), Kentucky (four) and Purdue (four).

HIGH-CALIBER COMPANY
• Tennessee and Kansas are the only two schools to earn an AP top-five ranking in each of the last four seasons (2021-25). Only two others, Arizona and Purdue, entered 2024-25 with a three-year streak.
• The Volunteers are one of only four teams to reach the AP top six in each of the past five seasons, alongside Alabama, Houston and Kansas.
• UT is one of just five programs to reach the AP top six in at least six of the last seven seasons (2018- 25), alongside Duke, Gonzaga, Kansas and Kentucky. Those are also the only five schools to enter the AP top five in at least five different years in that stretch.
• The Vols are among only eight teams to reach the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll in at least two of the last seven seasons (2018-25), joining Auburn, Baylor, Duke, Gonzaga, Houston, Kansas and Purdue.
• Over that same seven-year stretch (2018-25), UT is also one of seven teams to claim an AP top-two position in at least three seasons, alongside Baylor, Connecticut, Duke, Gonzaga, Kansas and Purdue.
• UT is one of seven schools with an AP top-20 ranking in each of the last eight years (2017-25), alongside Duke, Gonzaga, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan State and North Carolina. Just two others—Houston and Purdue—have even been AP top-25 each season.
• Additionally, over the last three years (2022-25), the Vols are one of just six teams to reach the AP top two in multiple seasons, joining Alabama, Connecticut, Duke, Kansas and Purdue.

PARTICULARLY POTENT AT HOME
• Under Rick Barnes, Tennessee is 23-8 (.742) versus AP top-25 teams at Food City Center, including 18-2 (.900) in its last 20 such games (since 1/30/21).
• The Volunteers are 18-7 (.720) at home against AP top-20 teams in the Barnes era, including 14-2 (.875) in their last 16 such contests (since 1/30/21).
• Tennessee has a 15-5 (.750) mark when hosting AP top-15 squads under Barnes, including a 13-2 (.867) record in its last 15 such affairs (since 1/30/21).
• Barnes has led UT to a 9-1 (.900) ledger at home versus AP top-10 teams, with eight straight wins (since 3/2/19). That includes perfect marks against AP top-six foes (8-0) and versus SEC teams (7-0).
• UT is a perfect 6-0 when hosting AP top-five teams in the Barnes era (all since 1/24/17). The six straight wins are an SEC record, per ESPN, surpassing the mark of five by Kentucky in 1978-84 and 1956-59.
• The Vols won 12 straight home games against AP top-25 foes from 1/30/21 to 2/28/24. That is an SEC record, per CBS Sports, and the longest in DI since Kansas had 17 straight from 1/11/14 to 2/13/17. Nine of those victories were versus top-15 foes, with five against the top 10 and three over top-five teams.
• Tennessee is 20-5 (.800) in AP top-25 home matchups under Barnes, including 14-5 (.737) with both teams in the top 20, 9-2 (.818) with both in the top 15 and 5-0 (1.000) with both in the top 10.

1.4K CLUB
• Tennessee, Alabama and Ole Miss—all are in the SEC—are the only schools with four 1,400-point scorers. Just eight others programs have even three.
• Jordan Gainey possesses 1,487 points in 129 contests, an average of 11.5 ppg over four years.
• Chaz Lanier, the only member of the quartet who entered the season below 1K, now has 1,446 points in 133 outings, a 10.9 ppg ledger across five campaigns.
• Darlinstone Dubar has 1,442 points in 140 outings, good for 10.3 ppg across five seasons.
• Zakai Zeigler owns 1,435 points in 129 appearances, giving him an 11.1 ppg average in four seasons.

TOP-TIER TRIUMPHS
• Tennessee is 42-41 (.506) against AP top-25 foes under Rick Barnes, including 26-14 (.650) in its past 40 such games (since 1/22/22).
• The Volunteers are 36-33 (.522) versus AP top-20 teams in Barnes’ tenure, including 22-10 (.688) in their last 32 such affairs (since 1/22/22).
• UT is 28-26 (.519) against AP top-15 teams in the Barnes era, including 21-9 (.700) in its last 30 such games (since 12/22/21).
• The Vols own a 16-15 (.516) record versus AP top-10 foes under Barnes, including a 14-9 (.609) mark in their last 23 such contests (since 3/2/19) and an 11-6 (.647) tally in their last 17 (since 12/22/21).
• UT is 10-9 (.526) against AP top-five opponents in Barnes’ tenure, including 6-4 (.600) in its last 10 such affairs (since 2/15/22). It is 8-2 (.800) versus AP top-five SEC teams, including 7-1 (.875) in its last eight such outings (since 3/2/19).

SHOOTING TO SUCCEED
• Over the last four seasons (2021-25), Tennessee is 45-8 (.849) when hitting double-digit 3-pointers in a game, including 27-3 (.900) at home.
• During Rick Barnes‘ first six seasons on Rocky Top, 2015-16 to 2020-21, Tennessee was a strong 20-12 (.625) in such games, including 12-3 (.800) at home, but the last four years have been even better.

A SUPERB SIGN
• Tennessee is 132-15 (.898) under Rick Barnes when holding its opponent to 39.0 percent or worse field- goal shooting, including 72-8 (.900) when its foe shoots 35.0 or below. The Volunteers are a perfect 26-0 (1.000) in Barnes’ tenure when holding their opponent to a field-goal clip of 30.0 or under.

Zeigler Named a Bob Cousy Award Finalist

Posted on March 3, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee men’s basketball standout Zakai Zeigler is one of five finalists for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, as revealed Monday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

The annual Bob Cousy Award, named after the Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy Cross guard, celebrates its 22nd year by highlighting the top point guard in Division I men’s college basketball.

A midseason top 10 selection last year, Zeigler is a finalist for the prestigious honor for the first time in his career. The senior from Long Island, N.Y., is joined in the elite five-man group by Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr., Marquette’s Kam Jones, Alabama’s Mark Sears and Purdue’s Braden Smith.

Zeigler is averaging 13.7 points, 7.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game this year. He has scored double-digit points in 24 of 28 contests, with 15-plus in 13 of them, including 10 of the last 13. The 5-foot-9, 172-pounder has recorded a half-dozen assists in 23 appearances, with eight-plus 13 times.

Ranked ninth in KenPom.com’s National Player of the Year standings and No. 11 in EvanMiya.com’s Player Ratings, Zeigler was on the midseason watch lists for the Naismith Trophy, Oscar Robertson Trophy and Wooden Award. He is also, for the third consecutive campaign, among 15 members of the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List.

Fan Voting for the Bob Cousy Award will begin March 7 on hoophallawards.com. The Fan Vote will count as one committee vote during the finalist selection process. The Selection Committee for the Bob Cousy Award is composed of top men’s college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors and Hall of Famers.

The winner of the 2025 Bob Cousy Award will be presented on a to-be-determined date during Final Four weekend, along with the four other members of the Men’s Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Jerry West Award (Shooting Guard), Julius Erving Award (Small Forward), Karl Malone Award (Power Forward) and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (Center), in addition to the Women’s Starting Five.

Last year, for the first time, a Volunteer took home one of the Starting Five honors, as Dalton Knecht claimed the Julius Erving Award.

For more information on the 2025 Bob Cousy Award and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com, as well as follow @hoophallu and #CousyAward on X/Twitter and Instagram.

Zeigler and fourth-ranked Tennessee (24-5, 11-5 SEC) wrap up regular season road competition Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET at Ole Miss, live on ESPN2 from the at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Miss.

To keep up with the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team on social media, follow @Vol_Hoops on Instagram and X/Twitter, as well as /tennesseebasketball on Facebook.

KCS To Report On Progress, Celebrate Reward Schools

Posted on March 2, 2025

Knox County Schools will give a report on progress made toward the district’s annual goals and to celebrate the eighteen Reward Schools recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education.

It will be at Bearden Elementary School tomorrow (Tuesday) and will focus on key data points outlined in the 2023-24 KCS Annual Report. Attendees will include Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk, key district leaders, and principals from this year’s state-designated Reward Schools.

The Annual Report is also available at https://www.knoxschools.org/cms/lib/TN01917079/Centricity/Domain/13420/AnnualReport_Pages_Web_FINAL.pdf

NCDOT

I-40 to Reopen to Traffic with Restrictions between Tennessee and North Carolina for the First Time Since Hurricane Helene

Posted on February 28, 2025

KNOXVILLE — In another milestone of the progress made since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, motorists can travel between the two states on I-40 for the first time since September 2024 on Saturday, March 1.

In October 2024, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reopened I-40 to one traffic lane in each direction between MM 446 and MM 451 (Waterville Road) in Cosby, just before the TN/NC state line. This weekend, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will reopen on their side of I-40, permitting travel between states.

Due to anticipated slowdowns and lengthy delays, TDOT recommends that motorists traveling into North Carolina take I-81 North to I-77 South in Virginia or I-81 North to I-26 East.

This area will have lowered speeds, with a 40-mile-per-hour limit in Tennessee and a 35-mile-per-hour limit in North Carolina. Vehicles over 8½ feet in length will not be allowed to use this roadway. Motorists must remember that this remains an active work zone in both states, with reduced lane widths to protect workers rebuilding the interstate in Tennessee and North Carolina.

In addition, motorists also need to be aware of the following:

The work zone extends from MM 446 in Tennessee to MM 7 in North Carolina.
There is only one lane of traffic open in each direction across approximately 12 miles.
Work crews and construction equipment will enter and exit this roadway daily.
There are no shoulders and no emergency pull-off lanes within the work zone.
There are no exits in the work zone with easy access to gas stations or convenience stores.

For more information on Hurricane Helene Recovery efforts, please visit: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/hurricane-helene-recovery.html.

St. Jude Change For A Cure

Posted on February 19, 2025

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THP Fall Branch

Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power

Posted on February 16, 2025

Several other agencies across East Tennessee are reporting issues, including disruptions in 911 services and intersections without working traffic lights.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Left in the aftermath of Sunday morning’s strong storms and high winds are many downed trees and thousands of people without power.

Below is a breakdown of how many households are without power as of 4 p.m. Sunday:

Knoxville Utilities Board: 888 outages
Clinton Utilities Board: 66 outages
LaFollette Utilities: 1,997 outages
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative: 364 outages
Volunteer Energy Cooperative: 2,121 outages
Newport Utilities: 221 outages
Sevier County Electric: 2,495 outages
Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative: 218 outages
Plateau Electric Cooperative: 106 outages

Several other agencies across East Tennessee are reporting issues, including disruptions in 911 services in Monroe County, downed power lines in Anderson and Blount counties and intersections without working traffic signals in Knox County.

The Clinch River has flooded Roberts Road and portions of State Highway 33 in Hancock County. Alternate routes are limited, so please avoid these areas until the waters recede.

In addition to the power outages, flooding has also shut down several roads in Hancock and Claiborne counties, according to THP’s Fall Branch District.

Click here for the latest traffic conditions across East Tennessee.

Story courtesy of our news partner WVLT.

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HUNTER Set to Premiere on Thursday, Feb. 13

Posted on February 11, 2025

The Media Center, in association with Tennessee Athletics, is excited to announce the release of a special project by Land Grant Films and the UT School of Journalism and Media that details the story of Tennessee baseball outfielder Hunter Ensley.

HUNTER follows Ensley’s journey from his humble beginnings in Alaska and small-town West Tennessee to the bright lights of college baseball’s biggest stage. Through exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access with Ensley, head coach Tony Vitello, the voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson, and others, the film chronicles his rise from hometown hero to Tennessee legend.

HUNTER is set to premiere on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. ET on Tennessee Athletics’ official YouTube channel.

About production:

This film is a collaboration between The Media Center, the College of Communication and Information’s integrated media program, the School of Journalism and Media, and Tennessee Athletics. The HUNTER production team conducted over 12 hours of in-depth interviews and reviewed more than 100 hours of archival footage to bring this story to life.

Photo credit: Eric Ryan Anderson

Lainey Wilson Confirms Extensive Whirlwind World Tour

Posted on January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025—Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson confirms her Whirlwind World Tour to kick off in March. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Coors Light and Wrangler, the tour will include stops at Zurich’s X-TRA, Paris’ Elysée Montmartre, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center, Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River Center Arena and Denver’s Ball Arena among many others. Special guests on the tour include ERNEST, Muscadine Bloodline, Kaitlin Butts, Maddox Batson, Drake Milligan, Lauren Watkins and Zach Meadows. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Wilson’s Wild Horses fan club will get exclusive early access to tickets starting Tuesday, February 4 at 8:00am local time. Citi is the official card of the Whirlwind World Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 4 at 10:00am local time until Thursday, February 6 at 10:00PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Verizon will offer an exclusive pre-sale for the Whirlwind World Tour in the U.S. through Verizon Access, just for being a customer. Verizon Access Pre-sale tickets for select shows will begin Tuesday, February 4 at 10:00am local time through Thursday, February 6 at 10:00PM local time. For more details, visit Verizon.com/Access or the My Verizon App. The general on-sale will begin Friday, February 7 at 10:00am local time. Full details can be found at www.laineywilson.com/tour.

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TN Valley Fair

Well-Known Classic Rock Group First Concert Announced to Perform at 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair

Posted on January 29, 2025

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – Styx is scheduled to perform at the Tennessee Valley Fair on September 12th.

Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. at https://www.tnvalleyfair.org/p/thingstodo/concerts.

The first Tennessee Valley Fair was held in 1916.

Here are their policies: To ensure a safe and fun family-friendly environment, the Tennessee Valley Fair implements rules and regulations for having the best time! (courtesy of tnvalleyfair.org)

Knoxville Police Department

All 10 days, Knoxville Police Department is on-site monitoring the safety of the fairgrounds and fairgoers. If you have any issues about safety, please reach out to a Fair official or a Knoxville Police Department Officer.

Code of Conduct

The Knoxville Police Department and other safety officers will enforce all applicable laws and ordinances.

All patrons subject to search and must be in accordance with our Bag Policy.
Be respectful of all patrons, guests & staff.
Any form of violence, including threats of violence, will not be tolerated.
No weapons of any kind.
Unruly or disruptive behavior or action deemed unsafe will not be tolerated.
Profanity and other abusive language or gestures are prohibited.
Public intoxication is prohibited and is cause for removal from the property.
Underage consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited and is cause for removal from the property.
Dress Code: Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. Clothing with offensive language, obscene gestures/graphics, nudity, or clothing that does not sufficiently cover undergarments are prohibited.
No illegal substances are allowed.
No outside food or beverage.
Solicitation or distribution of items is prohibited.

Any person violating this Code of Conduct or violating anything deemed inappropriate may be removed from the property.

Minor Attendance Policy

To ensure the safety of all our guests, the Tennessee Valley Fair has instituted the following policies:

On both Fridays and Saturdays starting at 5:00pm, all attendees under 18 years of age (minors) must be accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian 21 years of age or older. Proof of age and valid identification cards will be required at the gate.

For each parent or legal guardian, 6 minors can enter. Any group with more than 6 minors will require an additional parent and/or legal guardian 21 years of age or older.

Parents and/or legal guardians must remain on-site and with attending minors. Dropping off and/or leaving minors unaccompanied is strictly forbidden. Failure to abide by this policy will result in immediate dismissal from the property.

This policy will pertain only to Fridays and Saturdays.

Metal Detection

All attendees are subject to screening via metal detectors. Screenings will be conducted by Tennessee Valley Fair Security Officials upon entry. (This change is a state requirement per Tennessee Public Chapter 467, which took effect July 1, 2017.)

Bag Search and Bag Policy

Clear bags are the only bags permitted. All bags will be checked by security upon entry, regardless of shape, size or necessity.

Approved Bags:

Clear bags of any size/shape
Small clutches/purses, no larger than 4.5 inches by 6 inches
Diaper bags when accompanied by a minor child
Medically necessary bags

All approved bags are subject to search and may be tagged to indicate they have been approved by Knoxville Police Department/Tennessee Valley Fair Security Officials.

Prohibited Bags:

All non-clear bags such as:

Backpacks
Printed pattern plastic bag
Cross-body bag
Fanny pack
Purses
Coolers
Reusable grocery totes
Mesh bags / Cinch bags
Duffel bags
Large tote bags
Beverage containers
Camera cases
Brief cases
Any bags deemed unsafe by the Knoxville Police Department/Tennessee Valley Fair Security Officials.

Non-Permissible Items

Selfie sticks
Guns, knives, and weapons of any kind
Outside food and beverages
Pets except for service animals
Drones
Any items deemed unsafe by the Knoxville Police Department/Tennessee Valley Fair Security Officials.

Drones Policy

In accordance with FAA regulations and for the safety of our fairgoers, drones and other motorized, aircraft systems are prohibited from flying above or near the fairgrounds.

Weather PolicyThe Tennessee Valley Fair is a rain or shine event including all events and concerts taking place. No rain checks or refunds will be issued. The Tennessee Valley Fair with the Knoxville Police Department and the National Weather Service monitors all potentially hazardous weather conditions. In the event the National Weather Service announces a severe weather warning within a 5-mile radius of Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center, weather advisories will be announced immediately on the public-address system directing guests to seek shelter. Designated severe weather shelters are located at the Jacob Building and the Kerr Building. If a concert or special event is taking place, the event will be delayed, postponed, or canceled depending on the severity and duration of the weather event. Fairgoers will be notified of any weather-related announcements via social media, tnvalleyfair.org website, and through emails.

Soliciting

Soliciting, selling items, promoting other events, organizations, etc. are strictly prohibited without prior approval from the Tennessee Valley Fair.

Attire

Appropriate attire always required for a family-friendly atmosphere.

Personal Conduct
Conduct should be maintained for a family-friendly atmosphere.

Lost or Stolen Items
The Tennessee Valley Fair is not responsible for lost or stolen items in cars or on person attending the fair.

Ticket Sales Policies

If tickets are purchased through a third-party provider, the Tennessee Valley Fair cannot guarantee authenticity. Please purchase all of your tickets through the Tennessee Valley Fair website – www.tnvalleyfair.org/tickets or by calling our ticket office at 865-215-1482.
Lost and stolen tickets are the responsibility of the purchaser.

All tickets, wristbands, and coupons become void after the last day of the fair.

Photo Policy

Photo, video, and audio may be taken for promotional purposes. By entering the Tennessee Valley Fairgrounds, you consent, waive all rights to royalties, and release the Tennessee Valley Fair of any liability. You agree to your likeness used, published or reproduced in any and all media which can be used, now or in the future, for any purpose by or in connection with the Tennessee Valley Fair. For additional information or to opt out of this agreement, consent, waiver and release, please call 865-215-1471.

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Rules: The Tennessee Valley Fair reserves the right to construe its own rules and regulations to decide the matters and difference in regards thereto. Fair information, logos, likeness, and ads cannot be printed or used without permission from the Tennessee Valley Fair.