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IT'S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE

The TV Viewing Parites Are Back!

It's definitely that time of year for all Tennessee Fans to unite and watch some Tennessee Football!

Game's will be shown at JB's Sports Restaurant off of Kirkman Road. We will be viewing all games, even pay-per-view. Our room is located upstairs in the restaurant. All parties start 30 minutes prior to kick-off.

This week's pay-per-view game is Saturday Sept. 4th against UT-Martin. Kick-off is at 6:00pm.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone again this year!

GO VOLS!


UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

September 04: UT vs. UT-Martin (Home) 6:00 p.m. (PPV)

September 11: UT vs. Oregan (Home) 7:00 p.m. (ESPN2)

September 18: UT vs. Florida (Home) 3:30 p.m. (CBS)

September 25: UT vs. UAB (Home) TBA


October 02: UT vs. LSU (Baton Rouge, LA) TBA

October 09: UT vs. Georgia (Athens, GA) TBA

October 23: UT vs. Alabama (Home) TBA

October 30: UT vs. South Carolina (Columbia, S.C.) TBA


November 06: UT vs. Memphis (Memphis, TN) 8:00 p.m. (CBS)

November 13: UT vs. Mississippi (Homecoming) TBA

November 20: UT vs. Vanderbilt (Nashville, TN) TBA

November 27: UT vs. Kentucky (Home) TBA


UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA MOCS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE


September 04: UTC vs. Appalachian State (Home) 6:00 p.m.

September 11: UTC vs. Jacksonville State (Jacksonville, AL) 6:00 p.m.

September 18: UTC vs. Eastern Kentucky (Home) 6:00 p.m.

September 25: UTC vs. Western Carolina (Cullowhee, N.C.) TBA


October 09: UTC vs. Citadel (Charleston, S.C.) 2:00 p.m.

October 16: UTC vs. Georgia Southern (Home) 6:00 p.m.

October 23: UTC vs. Furman (Greenville, S.C.) TBA

October 30: UTC vs. Elon (Home) 2:00 p.m.


November 06: UTC vs. Auburn (Auburn, AL) TBA

November 13: UTC vs. Samford (Home) 2:00 p.m.

November 20: UTC vs. Woffard (Spartanburg, S.C.) TBA

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MARTIN SKYHAWK FOOTBALL SCHEDULE


September 04: UTM vs. UT-Knoxville (Away) TBA

September 11: UTM vs. Southern Louisiana (Away) 6:00 p.m.

September 18: UTM vs. Eastern Illinois (Home) TBA

September 25: UTM vs. Murray State (Away) 6:00 p.m.

September 30: UTM vs. Tennessee Tech (Away) 7:00 p.m.


October 09: UTM vs. Jacksonville State (Home) TBA

October 16: UTM vs. Eastern Kentucky (Homecoming) 2:00 p.m.

October 21: UTM vs. Lambuth (Home) TBA

October 30: UTM vs. Southeast Missouri State (Away)

November 06: UTM vs. Austin Peay (Away) 1:00 p.m.

November 13: UTM vs. Tennessee State (Home) 6:00 p.m.

November 27: First Round Playoff


Haywood Harris (August 26, 1929-June 2, 2010)

Haywood Harris died on Wednesday June 2, 2010 at his home in Knoxville, TN. He was 80 year's old. Haywood Harris, who promoted, wrote about and enjoyed an association with University of Tennessee athletics for nearly 50 years. Mr. Harris, who oversaw the UT Athletic Department’s sports information office and served as an assistant athletic director from 1961 to his retirement in 2000. Mr. Harris continued to work in the athletic department as an assistant athletic director on a part-time basis after his retirement.

He and Gus Manning hosted a sports radio show — “The Locker Room” — from 1961 until 2009. It was considered to be the longest-running radio sports show in the country.

The UT Central Florida Chapter had the pleasure of hosting Haywood Harris and Gus Manning in 2008 for our Spring Event. It was the most entertaining evening the chapter has had. Haywood, you are truely missed.



A wonderful time was had by all. How could we lose when we spent an evening with such great friends. The food was fantastic and so was the presentation.The Univerity of Tennessee's very own Wendel Werner, Director of UT Singers, gave his presentation on how the state of Florida impacted "The History of Rock and Roll" (good and bad).

For pictures of the event, click here.



Lady Vols vs. Florida outing with the Tallahassee Chapter

The Central Florida Alumni Chapter met with the Tallahassee Chapter in Gainseville, Florida to watch the Lady Vols. We met at Beef-O'Brady's before the game for a bite to eat. It was nice to meet and spend time with members from another chapter and the Lady Vols were greatful for the support.

For pictures of this outing, Please click here.



"A Tennessee Thanksgiving Dinner" at Disney's "Old Spice Classic"

This year many UT fans from all over the United States spent Thanksgiving with the University of Tennessee Central Florida Alumni Chapter. The dinner was held after the MBB team played at the Old Spice Classic. Coach Pearl and John Curry stopped by to speak to the group and to have pictures taken.

For pictures of the Thanksgiving Dinner and of the tournament, please click here.



The 2008 UT Kickoff Party!

Once again UT fans showed their colors! There is nothing like a UT Fan! The party at Buffalo's Southwest Cafe was a great way to kick-off the 2008-2009 Tennessee football season. A Big Orange Thank you goes out to Antone and Carrie Davis, for allowing us to take over his restaurant.

This year we had a record turnout and the party would not have been a success without you. We look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events.

To see pictures of the party, please go to the PICTURES web page of this website.


2008 Spring Event "An Evening with Haywood Harris and Gus Manning"

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Two of the most notable sports authorities in UT history, Haywood Harris and Gus Manning, joined us at Tolla's Italian Bistro & Cafe in Winter Park, FL on Wednesday June 4, 2008. Haywood Harris is the Executive Assistant to the Athletic Director at UT and Gus Manning is a Special Assistant to the Athletic Director. These two gentlemen have hosted a local Tennessee sports radio show for more than 20 years. Together they co-authored the bestselling book Six Seasons Remembered. Their latest book is Once a Vol, Always a Vol. Their UT sports knowledge and stories are unsurpassed making this a thoroughly entertaining event!

This intimate event started with a social allowing old and new alumni/family/friends to catch up on the news. Haywood Harris and Gus Manning were accompanied by Debbie Ingram (UTAA President) and Angela Mills (UTAA program director).

The capacity crowd was thoroughly entertained by Haywood's and Gus's humourous stories about UT Football. After their presentation, they signed their books Six Seasons Remembered and Once A Vol, Always A Vol . Proceeds from these books go directly to the University of Tennessee's athletic program. Their latest book Game of My Life: Tennessee Vols: Memorable Stories of Tennessee Football will be released in August. Pre-orders are being taken at this time.

Please click Pictures to view pictures of the event.



The 2007 Big Orange Kickoff Picnic!

Once again UT fans showed their colors! There is nothing like a UT Fan and your support made this year's picnic another successful event for 2007!

It was great to catch up with old friends and old memories. It was wonderful to see new faces at this years picnic! We look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events.

As usual, the children had a great time running, playing and swimming!

A special thank you to all who generously donated to this year's alumni "give back to the community" fundraiser for The Russell Home for Atypical Children. Your $256.00 gave us a tremendous kick-off towards our goal of $1000.00! Thank you again.

To see pictures of the picnic, please go to the PICTURES web page of this website.