Tennessee Saturday Night
Where are you spending your first Saturday night of the school year? The right answer is the Student Union for a welcome event from the Division of Student Life.
All students are welcome.
August 16, 2025
7-10 p.m.
Come on down to 21st Mortgage Plaza at the Student Union and immerse yourself in the excitement of Tennessee Saturday Night! Enter from the Pedestrian Walkway and grab a free t-shirt while supplies last. The atmosphere will be buzzing with energy, thanks to food trucks offering delicious treats and live music from DJs, including Sterl the Pearl.
The Student Union will be a hub of entertainment and activities. Explore different areas and enjoy interactive games and activities. Keep an eye out for Smokey the mascot, ready for selfies. For a more relaxed vibe, sensory rooms will be available on each floor, offering a calm space to chill.
As the evening winds down, head back to 21st Mortgage Plaza for a spectacular fireworks send-off. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration revving up for a great year on Rocky Top!
Activities
From bingo to jousting and everything in between, students are able to create a tailored evening suited to their own personalities and interests, all while accessing information and meeting fellow students and staff members from the Division of Student Life. Take a look at this year’s list of activities.
- License Plates
- Custom Decals
- Sensory Room
- Painting
- TKR Selfie Station
- TV Shows – rotating
- Game Room
- Laser Tag
- Dodgeball
- Glow-in-the-dark mini golf
- Candy Bar
- Casino Games
- Caricatures
- Subway Art
- Critters with Shirts
- Coke Truck
- Dome from TKR
- Hungry Hippos
- Hair tinsel
- Food Trucks
- Zip Line
- Axe throwing
Prizes
From tech gadgets to game-day tickets and cozy home essentials, this year’s prize lineup has something for everyone. Whether you are dreaming of a Nintendo Switch, a YETI cooler, or an authentic Tennessee football helmet, you will find a variety of prizes available to win.
- Mini-Fridge
- 40-Inch Vizio TV
- Amazon Firestick
- Nintendo Switch
- JBL Charge 4 Speaker
- GrubHub Gift Cards
- Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)
- Apple Air Tags
- YETI Hopper M15
- Kate Spade: Clare See Through Tote Bag
- Kate Spade: Clare See Through Backpack
- Pair of student basketball tickets (3 sets)
- Basketball signed by Coach Caldwell
- Basketball signed by Coach Barnes
- Pair of student football tickets (3 sets)
- Pair of student basketball tickets (3 sets)
- Authentic Tennessee football helmet
- Football Jersey
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