Fans of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team have one of the most unique tailgating opportunities in the nation.  Adjacent to Finley Stadium is the First Tennessee Pavilion. The old Ross-Meehan Foundry has been renovated into an open-air pavilion which has become a favorite tailgating spot of Moc fans. 

The First Tennessee Pavilion provides a perfect location for fans to enjoy all the traditions of tailgating plus the added amenities provided by the UTC Athletics Department.  Parking is $5 and access to the pavilion lot is available on Reggie White Blvd. (Carter Street).  There is plenty of general parking around the pavilion and on the north side of Finely Stadium.  VIP parking is available on the south side of Finley Stadium.  For a detailed parking map, click here. 

There is space available to tailgaters inside the First Tennessee Pavilion on a first-come, first serve basis.  However, most fans opt to park in the surrounding lots and stroll through the free activities located inside. 

The Scrappy's Kid Zone has slides, bouncers and other inflatable rides for the younger Mocs fans.  The Fan Zone has bean-bag toss and ladderball games while the Prize Patrol always has free giveaways to Moc fans who visit their area.  Mocs Vision consists of big screen TV's where fans can watch a number of college football games while still enjoying the tailgating atmosphere.  Various food vendors are always in the First Tennessee Pavilion selling food and beverages. 

The cheerleaders and Sugar Mocs are on hand to get the fans going for the traditional Moc Walk.  This occurs two and a half hours before kick-off when the team bus pulls into the back of the First Tennessee Pavilion parking lot.  The police escort announces the arrival of the UTC football players and coaches as they make their way through the pavilion.  Fans line-up to form a human high-five path as the players head to Finley Stadium for their pregame warm-ups. 

Just before kick-off, the UTC Marching Band, Elite, Cheerleader and Sugar Mocs all parade through the First Tennessee Pavilion and lead the Moc fans to their seats in Finley Stadium. 

Be sure to check out this photo gallery of all of the activities available to tailgaters at the First Tennessee Pavilion.  For more information on tailgating, individual or group tickets for UTC football call (423) 266-MOCS (6627). 

For a complete list of tailgating guidelines at UTC football games, click here.