It is Homecoming Week at UTC and the local band The Afternooners are set to headline the Mocs Block Tailgate, powered by EBP Fiber Optics and presented by iHeart Media.  Below is a timeline of activities, along with links to tons of general information about game day at Finley Stadium.

The Mocs Block Tailgate is a FREE event that takes place on Chestnut Street on the east side of the stadium by the scoreboard.  The concerts are open to all fans, and any students can set up a tailgating tent in this area with a valid Mocs card, starting at 9:00 a.m.

This week's music begins at Noon with an opening set from DjZ.  Socro, along with UTC students Cups and Royal Envy, perform prior to The Afternooners taking the stage at 2:00 p.m.

The Stadium Plaza again opens at 1:00 p.m. above the locker rooms.  Fans can enjoy pregame beer, beverages and food. 

Gates officially open at 2:30 p.m. and there are a lot of new food options inside the stadium.  Check out this article in Chattanooga Magazine that showcases what is new with concession at Finley Stadium. 

The timeline and links below help fans get ready for Saturday's showdown with the Paladins.  Bring all your friends and come cheer on the Mocs at Finley Stadium.  

FinleyStadium.com | Directions, Parking & Tailgating | Tickets & Will Call | Map

Saturday, Oct. 7
8:00 a.m. - Parking Lots Open at Finley Stadium.
             - Fans can begin tailgating when the lots open. 
10:00 a.m. – Student Shuttle begins run from Campus to Finley (First Pickup is 5^th & Palmetto).
            - Downtown Electric Shuttle starts runs to the corner of Main and Chestnut.
            - Student/Faculty/Staff lot at 13^th & Chestnut Opens           
12:00 p.m. - Ticket Booth & Will Call in the First Tennessee Pavilion Opens.
            - DjZ opening set in the Mocs Block Tailgate. 
1:00 p.m. – Plaza on the West Side of the Stadium Opens with Beer & Food Vendors
            - All Ticket Booths at Finley Stadium open.
            - Party in the Pavilion officially begins.
1:45 p.m. - Moc Walk in the First Tennessee Pavilion.
2:00 p.m. – The Afternooners play the pregame concert at the Mocs Block Tailgate.
2:30 p.m. - All gates open at Finley Stadium
3:00 p.m. - Mocs Sports Network pregame coverage begins on Real 96.1 FM with Jim Reynolds, Todd Agne and Will Poindexter.
3:25 p.m. - UTC Marching Band, Spirit Group, Elite and the Train parade through the First Tennessee Pavilion.
3:45 p.m. - Pregame show on the field with the UTC Marching Band.
4:04 p.m. - Official Kickoff Time vs. Furman.