Morgan Wallen is all set to take the stage at Neyland Stadium not once, but twice in September.
The show, a first for the stadium since 2019, is sure to be a crowd pleaser, but are you ready to honky tonk? We've got all the details you need to know from parking to lodging to get you ready for a truly unforgettable night.
Where can I get tickets?
Tickets for the Sept. 20 show went on sale 11 a.m. July 18 through Ticketmaster and tickets for the first show went on sale through Ticketmaster 11 a.m. July 17.
As of July 18 afternoon, the webpage for both the shows at Neyland still read "Tickets are now on sale," with a clickable button to "join the queue" for tickets.
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Neyland Stadium's seating capacity is 101,915, nearly five times that of Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, a far more frequent venue for concerts. Over 150,000 fans are expected to attend across both nights, according to a press release from Essential Broadcast Media.
Fans can purchase VIP Packages for the show, which may include premium tickets, a guided backstage tour, a group photo on the stage, invitation to the Morgan Wallen VIP Lounge, VIP-exclusive gift item and more.
Tennessee-native ERNEST and HARDY are scheduled to be the two special guests for the Knoxville show.
Where to park?
University of Tennessee at Knoxville is no stranger to parking woes. Add to that, thousands of country music fans and you're sure in for a tricky parking situation.
Getting around campus on a regular day can be challenging. Last year, for instance, there were more than 36,000 students on campus, a record number in UT's 229-year history. In total, 23,735 parking permits were sold to students and faculty competing for 19,883 campus parking spaces, according to UT Parking. You do the math.
Concert and special events' parking is $20. Staff and commuter lots located near Thompson Boling Arena will convert to concert parking at 4 p.m. during the week or four hours on the weekend before the event, according to the university's website.
New this year, parking is by card only and no cash.
Fans can save time by entering campus via Neyland Drive to Joe Johnson Drive to Volunteer Boulevard then choosing their parking location, according to advisory from the university.
Other garages that are in walking distance are:
- G10 at the stadium
- G4 and G3 in Andy Hall Tower Garage
- Terrace Avenue Garage
Here is a map to help you navigate:
Bookmark the university's parking information page for updates: parking.utk.edu/about-special-events/concerts-special-events.
What to do before the concert?
The weekend of Sept. 20 is a busy but usual one for Knoxville, with some routine weekly events lined up.
But, there's also the annual HoLa festival at the World's Fair Park in downtown Knoxville. This is the 24th year the festival that celebrates the Hispanic community will be held.
What are the rules of the stadium?
The university has a Clear Bag Policy that attendees must stick to. Fans entering Neyland Stadium are limited to one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or a single one-gallon, clear, resealable plastic storage bag per person. You are allowed a small clutch purse, but it must not exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.
For a visual diagram and more information about the University of Tennessee's Clear Bag Policy, visit utsports.com.
Additionally, fans who leave the stadium cannot be readmitted.
Don't take these things to Neyland Stadium
- Nonclear bags of any size, including diaper bags, backpacks and purses
- Alcoholic beverages brought in from outside
- Cans, bottles and coolers
- Outside food, snacks or beverages (unless needed for medical purposes)
- Umbrellas
- Radios without headsets
- Selfie sticks
- Professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses
- Video cameras
- Unmanned aircraft
- Stadium seats with arms and/or pockets
- Strollers
- Hoverboards
- Segways
- Weapons, including pocket knives
- Artificial noisemakers
- Smoking - including e-cigarettes - is prohibited inside the venue at all times
- Posters/signs larger than 8 1/2 by 11 inches
What should I wear?
The National Weather Service is predicting comfortable average temperature in the 70s with a possible high of 80 degrees for the third weekend of September. The weather outlook is still far out and could always change as Wallen's shows approach.
Areena Arora, data and investigative reporter for Knox News, can be reached by email at areena.arora@knoxnews.com. Follow her on X @AreenaArora and on Instagram @areena_news.
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