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Where to Watch the Vols: Knoxville’s Top Gameday Hangouts

August 21, 20251 min read

Any given Saturday in Knoxville, college football takes over — TVs glowing orange in every restaurant, bar, and living room. If you’re ready to cheer on the Vols this season, here are the best spots for watch parties and tailgates around town.

Vol Village

No ticket? No problem. Vol Village (near Neyland Stadium & Circle Park) is the ultimate gameday hub with live music, food, activities, and prime access to the Vol Walk and the Pride of the Southland Band march into Neyland.


Yee-Haw Brewing Co. 

Watch every game outside on Yee-Haw’s massive jumbotron alongside fellow Vol fans. It’s high-energy, loud, and all about Big Orange. (Heads up: no dogs allowed on gamedays)

Vols in the Valley Tailgate

Hardin Valley is rocking on gamedays with Orange Hat’s watch parties and tailgates. Expect music, giveaways, and plenty of orange spirit.

  • Away Game Tailgates: 8/30, 9/27, 10/18, 10/25, 11/22

  • Home Game Watch Parties: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 10/11, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29

The Bark Vol Watch Party & Tail-Gate

Bring your pup to Knoxville’s dog park + bar combo for a tailgate like no other. Dogs run and play while you catch the game with other Vol fans. Just make sure to check what you need to know before your visit.

Schedule: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29

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Drake’s

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Aimee is the Community Relations Manager for Connecting Knox

Aimee Fowler

Aimee is the Community Relations Manager for Connecting Knox

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