SMOKEY'S BAYOU BASH
Homecoming 2007
Friday, November 2-Saturday, November 3

The Volunteer alumni returned to campus in record numbers to celebrate Smokey’s Bayou Bash, the theme for our 2007 homecoming activities.

Alumni and friends participated in a weekend packed with exciting events that reunited them with friends and reconnected them to their university. On Friday, Nov. 2, our centerpiece event, Celebrating Our Heroes: Past and Present honored all UT military alumni and friends for their contributions to our country.  The reunion concluded with a salute during Saturday’s game for their unwavering service. Comments from those attending described their experience as “a reverent celebration” and “truly special for all veterans”. Other remarks included “thanks for making it a great weekend” and “words cannot express my gratitude”.

On Saturday at 12 noon in Circle Park, over 500 alumni and friends attended our Party in the Park, the largest campus tailgating party. Activities included face painting, door prizes, music, cheerleaders, pep band, and a kids corner.

Over 105,000 volunteer fans cheered as the Vols defeated Louisiana Lafayette 59 -7.

Other homecoming activities included the Black Alumni Social, the College of Engineering and the College of Law barbecue, the 30^th anniversary celebration of the Love United Gospel Choir and the Seventh Annual College of Social Work Gala. Click here to view Homecoming 2007 photos.

Join us Nov. 7 – Nov. 8 for Homecoming 2008. Look for details to be posted to this site.