COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Tech Athletics invites fans and
families to help celebrate a new, special event on Saturday, Sept.
28, when the Golden Eagle football team hosts Indiana State in
Tucker Stadium. It will be Faith, Family & Youth
Night, featuring a post-game concert by Nashville band, Judah and
the Lion.
It's Family Weekend on campus, with special events and deals
available for families of Tech students (see entire schedule
below).
For the first Faith Night, Judah and the Lion is scheduled to
perform a post-game concert following the fireworks which light the
sky above Tucker Stadium at the end of every night game. Every area
church and religious organization has been invited to the game,
with special ticket price offers available for group purchases.
For the "Youth" portion of the evening, it will be Take a Kid To
The Game Night, with a free youth ticket for each adult ticket
purchased.
For additional information on Faith, Family & Youth Night,
please call (931) 372-3940. You can call the same number to order
tickets to the game or if you have any ticket-related
questions.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., with activities in the 98.5 Kiss
FM Tailgate Park set to get underway at 4 p.m. The Golden Eagle
Walk will come through the Tailgate Park at 4:45 p.m.
The complete Family Weekend schedule of events is posted below,
and more information can be found at this link: http://www.tntech.edu/parents/familyweekend/
Friday, September 27
12:00pm - 3:00pm: TTUPA Board of Trustees Meeting (Closed to
Trustees)
Derryberry
Hall - Dean's Conference Room, 2nd Floor
4:30pm - 6:00pm: Welcome and Check-In
Roaden
University Center - 1st Floor Lobby
Parents
and families may stop by to receive the official Family
Weekend
program
with event details.
*TTUPA
members can pick up their two tickets to football game at this
time.
4:30pm - 8:30pm: Silent Auction
Roaden
University Center - Tech Pride Room, 1st Floor
All
parents and families may visit the Tech Pride Room to place bids on
items donated
by
local businesses. All proceeds go to the TTUPA annual scholarship
fund.
6:00pm - 7:30pm: TTUPA Scholarship Dinner
Roaden
University Center - Multipurpose Room, 2nd Floor
Special
Guest: Dr. Robert Hodum
Associate
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student
Success
(limited
seating and invitation only to TTUPA members)
*TTUPA
Registration & RSVP is required to attend this
event.
7:00pm: Golden Eagle Women's Volleyball vs. Murray State
Hooper
Elben Center
Watch
the Golden Eagles as they take on the Racers in this OVC
matchup.
7:30pm - 8:00pm: Tennessee Tech University Parent Association
General Chapter Meeting
Roaden
University Center - Multipurpose Room, 2nd Floor
*Open
to all TTUPA members.
8:30pm - 10:30pm: TTU Family Weekend Movie Weekend
Presents
Monsters
University
Derryberry
Hall Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Sponsored
by Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library
Saturday, September 28
8:00am - 10:00am: Welcome and Check-In
Roaden
University Center - 1st Floor Lobby
Parents
and families may stop by to receive the official Family
Weekend
program
with event details.
*TTUPA
members can pick up their two tickets to football game at this
time.
8:00am - 4:00pm: Silent Auction
Roaden
University Center - Tech Pride Room, 1st Floor
All
parents and families may visit the Tech Pride Room to place bids on
items donated
by
local businesses. All proceeds go to the TTUPA annual scholarship
fund.
8:00am - 12:00pm: Starbucks
Roaden
University Center - Ground Floor
The
University’s Starbucks location will be open to grab a drink
before today’s activities.
9:00am - 4:00pm: Family Weekend Scavenger Hunt
Across
Cookeville and Campus
Check
your Family Weekend itinerary for details.
9:30am - 7:30pm: University Bookstore
Roaden
University Center - Ground Floor
A
10% discount to all families with the Family Weekend
Program.
*Must
have the official Family Weekend program to receive the
discount.
10:00am - 4:00pm: Naomi Adams Quilts
Roaden
University Center, 1st Floor, Joan Derryberry Art
Gallery
Sponsored
by Center Stage
10:00am - 12:00pm: Live Reptile Exhibit
Pennebaker
Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 318
Sponsored
by the Biology Department
11:00am - 12:00pm: Magic & Ice Cream Show
Foster
Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 233
Sponsored
by the Chemistry Department
Noon: Lunch Around Town
Cookeville,
TN
Have
your student take you to one of their favorite local
eateries.
1:30pm: Student Organization Showcase
Various
Locations Around Campus
Is
your student a member of an organization? If so, meet up with
parents of students
from
the same organization.
2:00pm: Golden Eagle Women's Volleyball vs. Austin Peay
University
Hooper
Elben Center
Watch
the Golden Eagles as they take on the Governors in this OVC
matchup.
2:00pm - 4:00pm: TTU Family Weekend Movie Weekend Presents
Monsters
University
Derryberry
Hall Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Sponsored
by Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library
4:00pm - 7:00pm: Family Weekend Photo Booth
Tailgate
Park (West Stadium Parking Lot) next to the TTUPA tent
All
Family Weekend guests and students are encouraged to stop by and
grab a quick
photo
together. You can make it silly with props or frame it on your
mantel.
4:00pm: Silent Auction Ends/Winners Claim & Pick-Up
Items
Roaden
University Center - Tech Pride Room, 1st Floor
Stop
by to see if you won and winners may pick-up auction items on their
way to
Tailgate
Park.
4:00pm - 6:00pm: Scavenger Hunt Ends - Turn in items
Tailgate
Park (West Stadium Parking Lot) - TTUPA Tent
Scavenger
Hunt winners will be announced at half-time during the
game.
4:45pm: Golden Eagle Walk
Tailgate
Park (West Stadium Parking Lot)
TTU
students and fans will align the path and cheer as the Golden
Eagles make their
way
to Tucker Stadium before tonight's game.
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Family Weekend Tailgate Food
Tailgate
Park (West Stadium Parking Lot) - Golden Eagles Athletics
Tent
Stop
over for some free food before the game!
*While
supplies last.
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Root Beer Floats
Tailgate
Park (West Stadium Parking Lot) - next to the TTUPA
tent
Grab
a free Root Beer Float while you attend the tailgate
festivities!
Sponsored
by Residence Hall Association (RHA)
6:30pm - 7:00pm: TTUPA Football Tickets
Tailgate
Park (West Stadium Parking Lot) - TTUPA Tent
Last
chance for TTUPA members to pick-up their tickets for the
game.
7:00pm: Golden Eagle Football vs. Indiana State
Tucker
Stadium
Come
cheer on the Golden Eagles as they take on the
Sycamores.
~10:00pm: Family Weekend Concert & Fireworks
Tucker
Stadium
Stay
after the game for a concert and fireworks sponsored by TTU
Athletics.
