I'm a huge Vol fan, but don't worry, even if you don't even like football, this is a treat that you will want to experience. What better place to just "people watch", eat all that food that is so good for you (right!!!), music, singing Rocky Top all night long, and being among all of those bright eyed young men and women pursuing their dreams.
The color and sounds continue to build up with the "VOL WALK" (check out the photo of the kid in the tree getting a better view)
and the band marching into the stadium until the VOLS run through the T onto the field in front of 100,000+ screaming fans.
Check out the video posted below. Don't pay any attention to the guy that seems to be squealing (that's me, couldn't contain myself). Neyland Stadium, pronounced knee-land, is truly a landmark stadium and one of the best places to experience college football in the country.
During your stay in Knoxville don't miss out on a couple of landmark restaurants themselves. One is "Ye Old Steakhouse" http://www.yeoldesteakhouse.com/ on Chapman Hwy. (featured by ESPN as one of the best in town). You'll love the roasted potatoes w/ onions. Litton's restaurant http://littonsburgers.com/, also featured by ESPN, has the best cheeseburger in town. Make sure you save room for desert. The Ole College Inn http://oldcollegeinn.com/ on the UT strip is another can't miss option.
When you are ready to lay your head down after the big game and all of that food, there is a Hampton Inn http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=E31OMPGCIKJA4CSGBJC3MQQ?ctyhocn=TYSHSHX right downtown in addition to a Hilton http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/KNXKHHF-Hilton-Knoxville-Tennessee/index.do nearby.
The other photos below are my wife, attending her one game of the year, son Todd, and myself. Don't just write this down, just do it. You'll never regret it. Oh yeah, wear something ORANGE.
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