News and Updates

Homecoming Parade to Close Part of Volunteer Boulevard Nov. 6: Parking and Traffic Reminders
Volunteer Boulevard will be closed between UT Drive and Pat Head Summitt Street for the 2026 Homecoming Parade.

Basketball Season Opens This Week: Parking and Night Class Commute Reminders
As Vol and Lady Vol basketball season begins, Parking and Transportation Services reminds campus community members that special event parking regulations will be in effect on game days. For weekday
Is Your Vehicle Road Trip-Ready? Free Driver Education Event Returns Nov. 23
The free event emphasizes road trip preparedness and safety.

Cherokee Mills Parking Plan Begins in November
An updated parking policy for Cherokee Mills will support the growing campus community’s needs.

Part of Neyland Drive to Close For Railroad Crossing Construction
A portion of Neyland Drive will close Saturday, Oct. 24, as crews remove and replace a railroad crossing in the area. Neyland Drive will close between Jacob Drive and Joan

“SEC Nation” Traffic and Parking Impacts on the Hill to Begin Thursday
SEC Nation will return to campus and broadcast live from Ayres Hall Lawn on Saturday, October 17 (9 a.m. to noon). On Thursday, October 15, trucks will begin staging, setting up

Make Every Step Safer: Pedestrian Safety Month at UT
Follow these tips to keep fellow Vols safe when walking, biking, and driving at UT.

Be a Vehicle-free Vol: Join us for Week Without Driving 2026
Imagine your week with no car: Instead of sitting in traffic circling a parking lot in search of a spot, you’re reading or catching up on podcasts on the bus,

ESPN ‘College GameDay’ Parking and Traffic Updates to Start Wednesday
ESPN’s College GameDay will return to campus and broadcast live from Ayres Hall Lawn on Saturday, September 26 (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) as the Vols host the Texas Longhorns. On Wednesday
Fall 2026 Campus Parking Updates
As work continues on the Neyland Entertainment District project, parking conditions and availability may change throughout the fall 2026 semester. Updates will be shared as project milestones are finalized and