The mission of the Tennessee Family Association is to provide connection between the university, student, and family.
All families of current undergraduate and graduate students at University of Tennessee, Knoxville are eligible for this membership at no additional cost. Programs like Fall Family Weekend and Spring Family Reunion help connect families to their student’s college experience. This collaborative support system of the university, student, and family provides the foundation students need for success.Join the Tennessee Family Association
Association Membership
Membership gives you access to a wide array of benefits and services, all at no cost. All we require is your family and student’s information!
Newsletter
Our bi-weekly newsletter provides updates on-campus events and activities, reminders of deadlines and dates, campus safety information, and more. Our office sends only official UT communication by email. We will never send you spam or junk mail. Be sure to add family@utk.edu to your safe senders list!
Annual Family Guide
Tennessee Family Association members receive the annual Family Guide, outlining important dates and deadlines affecting students throughout the academic year. Academic and extracurricular information is included along conversation starters for each month of your student’s academic year. Family members of new students will receive their copy at during Big Orange Welcome or throughout move-in, and other members receive their copies during Fall Family Weekend.
Hotel Discounts
Some area hotels offer deals and discounts to Tennessee Family Association members. Ask your hotel if they do when booking.
Family Events
All Tennessee Family Association members have exclusive access to Fall Family Weekend, Spring Family Reunion, and all other Family Events. Members receive emails for when a “Save the Date” is announced and when event registration opens.
Tennessee Family Association Scholarships
The Tennessee Family Association offers various scholarship programs funded by gifts to the Parents and Families Fund. These scholarships, available only to the students of Association members, include the Tennessee Family Association Academic Scholarship and the Leadership and Service Scholarship.