Homecoming is a time for all Volunteers to come together and celebrate the history, traditions, and spirit of the University of Tennessee.
Join us for Homecoming, November 3-November 9, 2024!
Each year, a new theme breathes fresh excitement into Homecoming festivities, and in 2024, the theme Neyland Night Lights will do just that. This year’s theme promises to illuminate the Volunteer spirit like never before, capturing the energy of being under the Neyland Stadium lights and uniting alumni, students, and the campus community. Homecoming is planned by a campus-wide committee of volunteers and provides countless opportunities to engage in this rejuvenated Volunteer spirit and feel at home on Rocky Top.
Homecoming is a great time for alumni to reconnect to the campus and reunite with old friends. It is also a great time for current students to celebrate what makes the university truly unique and outstanding. What began in 1794 as a small college in the Southwest Territory is now Tennessee’s flagship university and premier public research institution. Volunteers have been lighting the way for others across Tennessee, and throughout the world ever since.
Homecoming is planned by a campus-wide committee of volunteers and provides opportunities for the campus community to engage in the Volunteer spirit and feel at home on Rocky Top.
Alumni events can be found on the Alumni website.
Explore the full week of events
Chancellor’s Kick-off
Monday, November 4
McClung Tower and Plaza
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join Chancellor Donde Plowman as she kicks off Homecoming! Chancellor Plowman will lead us in the UT tradition of dyeing the Europa and the Bull fountain orange. Students will also be able to partake in free food served by the Chancellor’s Cabinet and receive their Homecoming t-shirts. The big orange pumpkin patch and painting will return as well as a very special performance following the kickoff.
Rocky Top Rally followed by the Homecoming Parade
Friday, November 8
Torchbearer Plaza
Join the Center for Student Engagement for a pre-parade celebration full of novelties, free food, and other activities right beside the Torchbearer! Rocky Top Rally will lead directly into the homecoming parade which will be heading right down Volunteer Blvd. The entire Knoxville and campus community is invited to to come on out, have some fun, and enjoy the parade with us!