Neyland Stadium, Knoxville

Name: Neyland Stadium
Address: 1235 Phillip Fulmer Ave, Knoxville, 37996-4511, United States
Telephone: +1 865-974-2491

#3 among attractions in Knoxville

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Football

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Facts and practical information

Neyland Stadium, is a sports stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It serves primarily as the home of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, but is also used to host large conventions and has been a site for several National Football League exhibition games. The stadium's official capacity is 102,455. Constructed in 1921 as Shields–Watkins Field, the stadium has undergone 16 expansion projects, at one point reaching a capacity of 104,079 before being slightly reduced by alterations in the following decade. Neyland Stadium is the fifth largest stadium in the United States, the seventh largest stadium in the world, and the second largest stadium in the Southeastern Conference. The stadium is named for Robert Neyland, who served three stints as head football coach at the University of Tennessee between 1926 and 1952. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 102.5 thous.Coordinates: 35°57'18"N, 83°55'30"W

Address

1235 Phillip Fulmer AveUniversity of TennesseeKnoxville 37996-4511 United States

Contact

+1 865-974-2491

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Day trips

Neyland Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: World's Fair Park, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Thompson–Boling Arena, Volunteer Landing.

0.5 miN
Park
World's Fair Park, Knoxville
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, the World's Fair Park is a lush oasis of greenery and a beacon of the city's rich history. This expansive park, which was the stage for the 1982 World's Fair, is now a beloved public space where locals and tourists alike...
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
27 min walk • General James White Memorial Civic Auditorium and Coliseum is a multi-purpose events facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, owned by the Knoxville city government and managed by SMG.
~1030 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville
5 min walk • Thompson–Boling Arena is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. The arena opened in 1987. It is home to the Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Vols basketball teams. Since 2008, it has been home to the Lady Vols volleyball team. It is named after B.
0.5 miNE
Park
Volunteer Landing, Knoxville
13 min walk • Volunteer Landing is a public park and riverwalk along the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is below the Gay Street Bridge.
0.7 miNE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Blount Mansion, Knoxville
18 min walk • The Blount Mansion, also known as William Blount Mansion, located at 200 West Hill Avenue in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, was the home of the only territorial governor of the Southwest Territory, William Blount. Blount, also a signer of the United States Constitution and a U.S.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
13 min walk • The Knoxville Museum of Art, is an art museum in Knoxville, Tennessee. It specializes in historical and contemporary art pieces from the East Tennessee region.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
18 min walk • The Bijou Theatre is a theater located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1909 as an addition to the Lamar House Hotel, the theater has at various times served as performance venue for traditional theatre, vaudeville, a second-run moviehouse, a commencement stage...
0.4 miE
Bridge
The Henley Bridge, Knoxville
11 min walk • The Henley Bridge, sometimes referred to as Henley Street Bridge, is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
0.4 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville
10 min walk • Church Street United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located on Henley Street in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The church building is considered a Knoxville landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Gay Street Bridge, Knoxville
17 min walk • The Gay Street Bridge is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1898, the 1,512-foot bridge is the oldest of four vehicle bridges connecting Downtown Knoxville with South Knoxville, the other three being the Henley Street Bridge, the James E.
~1260 ftSW
Museum, History museum
McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, Knoxville
7 min walk • The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture is a museum located on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Built in 1963, exhibits focus on natural history, archaeology, anthropology, decorative arts, and local history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Neyland Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Ayres Hall, Knoxville (5 min walk), Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville (5 min walk), McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, Knoxville (7 min walk), Hodges Library, Knoxville (7 min walk).

How to get to Neyland Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Neyland Stadium:

Bus

Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN, USA • Lines: 44 (2 min walk)
Volunteer Blvd.@Cir. Park Dr. Eb • Lines: Orange Line Trolley (5 min walk)

Train

Three Rivers Rambler (5 min walk)
Jackson Terminal (27 min walk)