Purple Heart Parking

Purple Heart Permit Purchase Instructions

1. Bring DD214 to the Veterans Success Center and request approval for a Purple Heart Parking Permit
2. Veterans Success Center will notify Parking Services that the person is authorized to purchase
3. Come to Parking & Transportation Services at 2121 Stephenson Dr (off Neyland Dr and Joan Cronan Way) to complete the transaction
4. Complete Vehicle Registration Form
5. Purchase the permit at the applicable rate – Commuter, Non-Commuter, Faculty/Staff. (NOTE: There is NO additional cost for the Purple Heart Permit)

Purple Heart Parking Permit sales are open year-round.

Requirements and Limitations

All vehicles require that you need to:

• Purchase a Parking Permit – Valid parking permits are required to park on the UT Knoxville campus – 24/7/365 (including nights, weekends, breaks, holidays, and during the summer (parking during the summer requires a summer permit)
• Temporary or Replacement Parking Permit – If you have newly acquired a vehicle, left it in another vehicle, or misplaced your hangtag, we can provide a temporary permit or issue a replacement for a fee at either:
  • Circle Park Information Booth – near Torchbearer (temporary only)
  • Parking & Transportation Services – 2121 Stephenson Dr (off Neyland and Joan Cronan Way, just across the railroad tracks)
  • Office Hours for both locations are Mon- Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm