Student Summer Send-Offs
Student Summer Send-Off events are an opportunity for chapters across the country to celebrate local incoming students heading to Rocky Top.
Find your chapter below for more details about a Summer Send-Off in your area!
Student Summer Send-Off Locations
Casa Amigos
Date: Thursday, July 17
Time: 6–8 p.m. MST
Join the Phoenix UT Alumni Chapter, fellow Vols, incoming UT students, and their families for a Student Summer Send-off!
Contact: Tereza Marks, Phoenix UT Alumni Chapter President
New Terrain Brewery—Golden: The Terminus Room
Date: Wednesday, July 30
Time: 6–9 p.m. MST
The Denver UT Alumni Chapter is excited to celebrate the next class of first-year students headed to Rocky Top in the fall! Join fellow Denver Vols, incoming students, and their families for a celebration in Golden. Food will be provided by Bonfire Burritos.
Contact: Jenna Minecci, Denver UT Alumni Chapter President
NoVa Parks Algonkian Regional Park Shelter 4
Date: Saturday, July 26
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. EDT
The Washington, DC, UT Alumni Chapter is excited to celebrate the next class of first-year students headed to Rocky Top in the fall! Join fellow Vols, incoming students, and their families for a picnic-style celebration.
Contact: John and Mary Hawley, Washington, DC, UT Alumni Chapter Leaders
Mellow Mushroom
Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 2–4 p.m. EDT
Join us at the 2025 Summer Send-Off pizza party, where we will welcome our newest Vols headed to Rocky Top this fall! Alumni are invited to engage with incoming UT students from the Central FL area, and provide encouragement and advice as incoming students prepare for their next chapter on Rocky Top. Students and family members are invited to connect with other local UT students and to network with alumni from their hometown.
Contact: Jenné McKamey, Central Florida UT Alumni Chapter Vice President
This event will be hosted at a private residence. The location will be shared upon registration.
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 4–8 p.m. EDT
Join the Sarasota UT Alumni Chapter, fellow Vols, incoming students, and their families for a pool party and cookout! This event brings alumni and incoming students together to celebrate the start of the transition to higher education and the student journey on Rocky Top.
Contact: Sara Campbell, Sarasota UT Alumni Chapter Board Member
O4W Park
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. EDT
Join the Atlanta UT Alumni Chapter in O4W park right outside of Ponce City Market to meet other students, alumni, and Vols. We’ll have lawn games, snacks, and music.
Contact: Sarah Beth Nelius, Atlanta UT Alumni Chapter President
Chiringa
Date: Sunday, July 20
Time: 3–5 p.m. EDT
The North Atlanta UT Alumni Chapter is excited to host the 2025 Summer Send-Off! This annual event provides incoming UT students and their families the opportunity to connect with other local students and alumni. Expect fun games and live acoustic music.
Contact: Anna Pasch, North Atlanta UT Alumni Chapter President
Impact Field
Date: Sunday, July 20
Time: 2:30–6 p.m. CDT
Join the Chicago UT Alumni Chapter for the 2025 Summer Send-Off event with the ChicagoDawgs. Incoming UT students and their families are invited to connect with Chicago-area alumni during an afternoon at the ballpark.
Contact: Sterling Van der Voort, Chicago UT Alumni Chapter President
Students and parents, check your inboxes for the event invitation.
Suffolk Punch Brewing SouthPark
Date: Saturday, July 26
Time: 2–4 p.m. EDT
Join us at the 2025 Charlotte-area Summer Send-Off celebration, where we will welcome our newest Vols headed to Rocky Top this fall!
Contact: Renee Dial, Charlotte UT Alumni Chapter President
Sports and Social
Date: Saturday, July 12
Time: 12:30–2:30 p.m. EDT
Alumni from the Triangle Area are invited to a Student Summer Send-Off social event to meet with local UT students before they head to Rocky Top for the fall semester. Students and families are invited to meet with the local alumni leadership, wear as much orange as you want, and share the Volunteer spirit.
Contact: Jon Janis, Triangle Area UT Alumni Chapter Board Member
Legends Sports Bar
Date: Sunday, June 22
Time: 12–2 p.m. EDT
Join the New York City UT Alumni Chapter for a Summer Send-Off as we welcome our newest Vols to the Big Orange family. Whether you’re a proud alum, current student, or soon-to-be freshman, come mix, mingle, and celebrate the Volunteer spirit before school starts.
Contact: Amy Webb, NYC UT Alumni Chapter President
Changing Times Pub
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 12–2 p.m. EDT
Join the New York City UT Alumni Chapter for a Summer Send-Off as we welcome our newest Vols to the Big Orange family. Whether you’re a proud alum, current student, or soon-to-be freshman, come mix, mingle, and celebrate the Volunteer spirit before school starts.
Contact: Amy Webb, NYC UT Alumni Chapter President
Printers Alley
Date: Saturday, July 12
Time: 12–2 p.m. EDT
This date is especially for any Vols who could not make the Long Island or New Jersey Summer Send-Offs on June 21 and June 22. We welcome Vols from all over the tri-state to attend!
Join us for a Summer Send-Off as we welcome our newest Vols to the Big Orange family. Whether you’re an alum, current student, or soon-to-be freshman, come mix, mingle and celebrate the Volunteer spirit before school starts. Light snacks will be provided.
Contact: Amy Webb, New York City UT Alumni Chapter President
The Root Beer Stand
Date: Wednesday, July 23
Time: 6–8 p.m. EDT
Join the Cincinnati UT Alumni Chapter for the 2025 Summer Send-Off event at The Root Beer Stand, an alumni-owned business. Alumni are invited to meet current students and to celebrate our newest Vols heading to Rocky Top. Families are welcome to attend.
Contact: Dan Wallace, Cincinnati UT Alumni Chapter President
Cenci’s Pizza Wexford
Date: Sunday, July 20
Time: 1–3 p.m. EDT
Join the Pittsburgh UT Alumni Chapter for the 2025 Summer Send-Off event at Cenci’s Wexford, where we welcome our newest Vols attending Rocky top in the fall! Attendees and their families will connect with Vols in their area.
Contact: Shelley Daley, Pittsburgh UT Alumni Chapter President
Hagood Parking Lot
Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 4–6 p.m. EDT
Join the Charleston UT Alumni Chapter for a Student Summer Send-Off tailgate before the Riverdogs Baseball game. We’ll meet at the Hagood Parking Lot at 333 Fishburne Street. Look for the Tennessee tailgate tent and flag! We’ll have food and alumni promotional items to hand out.
Contact: Betsey Geier, Charleston UT Alumni Chapter Board Member
Segra Park
Date: Saturday, July 19
Time: 6–9 p.m. EDT
Join the Columbia UT Alumni Chapter, fellow Vols, students, and their families at Segra Park for our annual Student Send-Off during the Fireflies baseball game! This is a great opportunity to give advice to incoming students and reflect on your time on Rocky Top.
Get your game tickets and register to let us know you’re coming!
Contact: Allen Taylor, Columbia UT Alumni Chapter President
Choose 901 Offices
Date: Thursday, July 17
Time: 5–7 p.m. CDT
Join fellow incoming Vols and their families from the Memphis area for a fun and festive Summer Send-Off as we celebrate the UT class of 2029! This casual gathering is a great opportunity to meet other students, connect with alumni, and get last-minute tips before heading to Rocky Top.
Contact: Simeon Glover, Memphis UT Alumni Chapter President
First Horizon Park
Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m. CDT
Join The Nashville UT Alumni Chapter for UT Night with the Nashville Sounds! We look forward to welcoming incoming UT student as well as area alumni and their families. A portion of proceeds will go towards scholarships benefiting UT students from the Nashville area.
Contact: Sarah Toler, Nashville UT Alumni Chapter President
Lane Agri-Park
Date: Saturday, July 19
Time: 3–5 p.m. CDT
Southern Middle TN-area alumni are invited to show their Volunteer spirit and welcome incoming UT students to the Big Orange family! This is a great opportunity for students and their families to form connections with other Vols and learn more about life on Rocky Top.
Contact: Cody Fox, Southern Middle TN UT Alumni Chapter President
Metro-Kiwanis Park Pavilion #2
Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 1–3 p.m. EDT
Alumni from the Tri-Cities are invited to show their Volunteer spirit and help welcome incoming UT students to the Big Orange family! This is a great opportunity for students and their families to form connections with other Vols and learn more about life on Rocky Top.
Contact: Kelli Determan, Tri-Cities UT Alumni Chapter President
Westhaven Clubhouse
Date: Thursday, June 26
Time: 5–7 p.m. CDT
Join the Williamson County UT Alumni Chapter for a Summer Send-Off! Meet fellow Vols from your area and share your advice to incoming students on navigating the transition to college.
Contact: John Boehms, Williamson County UT Alumni Chapter President
This event will be hosted at a private residence. The location will be shared upon registration.
Date: Thursday, June 19
Time: 6–8 p.m. CDT
Join the Austin UT Alumni Chapter and fellow Vols as we celebrate local students heading to Rocky Top in the fall.
Contact: Will Shapiro, Austin UT Alumni Chapter President-Elect
Rock & Brews—Grapevine
Date: Sunday, July 13
Time: 5–7 p.m. CDT
Join the Dallas-Ft. Worth UT Alumni Chapter and fellow Vols on Sunday, July 13, as we celebrate local graduating seniors who will venture to Knoxville this fall as a part of the Class of 2029. Registration is
open through Monday, July 7!
Contact: Wiley Stidham, Dallas-Ft. Worth UT Alumni Chapter President
The Original Ninfa’s Uptown
Date: Saturday, July 26
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. CDT
Join the Houston UT Alumni Chapter and fellow Vols as we celebrate local graduating seniors headed to Rocky Top in the fall. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Vols!
Contact: Roy Loggins, Houston UT Alumni Chapter Board Member
The Green Goat Restaurant
Date: Saturday, July 19
Time: 2–4 p.m. EDT
Join the Southern Blue Ridge UT Alumni Chapter for a Student Summer Send-Off at The Green Goat in Roanoke, Virginia. We will be celebrating local students heading to Rocky Top this fall! This special event is a great opportunity for incoming UT students, their families, and alumni to connect, share stories, and build community before the new semester begins. All UT students, parents, and alumni are welcome—come enjoy good food and drinks, great company, and Big Orange spirit!
Contact: Bart Smith, Southern Blue Ridge UT Alumni Chapter Board Member
This event is hosted at a private residence. The event location will be shared upon registration.
Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 1–5 p.m. PDT
Join the Seattle UT Alumni Chapter for a Student Summer Send-Off! Seattle-area alumni are invited to celebrate local students headed to UT in the fall. This is an excellent opportunity for students and their families to build connections with fellow Vols.
Contact: Darrin Mooneyham, Seattle UT Alumni Chapter Board Member
Tennessee Family Experience
Join the Tennessee Family Association to stay informed, engaged, and connected with UT!
Learn More