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Tennessee football has risen to No. 15 in the Coaches Poll after a dominant 72-17 win over ETSU, setting multiple program records and positioning them as the No. 6 team in the SEC. The team is preparing for their upcoming SEC opener against Georgia at Neyland Stadium, with high expectations following their impressive performance.
Country superstar Morgan Wallen is set to perform a special hometown concert at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on September 22 as part of his One Night at a Time tour. Tickets go on sale July 17. Wallen, a Gibbs High School graduate, expressed excitement about playing in his hometown. Special guests ERNEST and HARDY will join him for the show.
Tennessee football's annual Orange-and-White game took place with a limited crowd at Neyland Stadium, resulting in a 21-14 victory for the Orange team. The game provided fans with a glimpse of the team before the upcoming season, with notable performances from players like Jake Merklinger and Nico Iamaleava. The event was held with a reduced capacity of 10,000 due to ongoing stadium renovations, and several key players were cautious in their participation.
Dolly Parton announced on Instagram that she will be at Neyland Stadium to cheer on the Tennessee Volunteers as they take on Georgia. This comes as part of her partnership with Tennessee athletics, which includes a co-branded merchandise line and an exclusive Vols edition of her upcoming album "Rockstar." The game will start at 3:30 p.m. and will be CBS's final broadcast in Neyland Stadium under the current SEC television contract.
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees has approved a $49 million budget increase for phase 1 of the Neyland Stadium renovation project, bringing the total budget to $337 million. The project aims to modernize the fan and visitor experience, improve safety and security, and align stadium features with campus architectural standards. Future updates include widening concourses, constructing expanded gates and entryways, and adding more restrooms and concessions areas. The renovations will be completed in stages, with new deliverables each football season until 2026.