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The present day Neyland Stadium, Shields-Watkins Field, had its beginning in 1919. Col. W.S. Shields, president of Knoxville's City National Bank and a UT trustee, provided the initial capital to prepare and equip an athletic field. Thus, when the field was completed in March 1921, it was called Shields-Watkins Field in honor of the donor and his wife, Alice Watkins-Shields. The stadium, apart from the field it grew to enclose, came to bear its own distinguished name - Neyland Stadium. It was named for the man most responsible for the growth and development of Tennessee's proud football tradition. General Robert R. Neyland served as head coach from 1926-1952, with two interruptions for military service. After retiring from the coaching ranks, Neyland was athletics director until his death in 1962. He was the guiding force behind several additions to the stadium's capacity and is the man most responsible for the winning tradition that Volunteer fans have come to expect through the years. The latest addition to the facility are the 78 East sideline skyboxes in 2000, bringing capacity to 104,079. Neyland Stadium Seating Chart 
 QUICK FACTS
Capacity:
104,079 - Largest football stadium in the South, second-largest college stadium in the country. Has undergone 16 additions/renovations since the West stands were built in 1921, seating 3200. Latest addition 78 new executive suites completed in September 2000.
First game as Shields-Watkins Field:
Sept. 24, 1921 - Tennessee 27, Emory & Henry 0. Dedication game as Neyland Stadium:
Oct. 20, 1962 - Alabama 27, Tennessee 7. First game on artificial turf:
Sept. 14, 1968 - Tennessee 17, Georgia 17. Final game on artificial turf:
Nov. 27, 1993 - Tennessee 62, Vanderbilt 14. Attendance:
Since attendance records were first kept beginning in the 1950 season, more than 22 million fans have watched Big Orange football in Neyland Stadium. An average of 69,318 fans have attended 321 games in 51 years. Tennessee success at Shields-Watkins Field:
In 80 seasons and 489 games, the Vols are 383-89-17 at home, a winning percentage of .800. Consecutive home games without a loss:
55, beginning Oct. 3, 1925, with a 51-0 victory against Emory & Henry and ending Oct. 21, 1933, with a 12-6 loss to Alabama. Consecutive home wins:
30, beginning Dec. 8, 1928, with a 13-12 win against Florida and ending Oct. 21, 1933, with a 12-6 loss to Alabama. Consecutive home losses:
4, beginning Nov. 13, 1954, with a 14-0 loss to Florida and ending Oct. 8, 1955, with a 13-0 win against Chattanooga; beginning Sept. 10, 1988, with a 31-26 loss to Duke and ending Nov. 5, 1988, with a 10-7 win against Boston College. Winning seasons:
Tennessee has had 69 winning seasons in 78 years at Shields-Watkins Field, including 35 undefeated years at home. The last team to go undefeated at home was the 1999 squad, which was 7-0 at Neyland Stadium. STADIUM RECORD ATTENDANCE:
108,768 - Sept. 16, 2000 - Florida 27, Tennessee 23. FIRST NIGHT GAME AT NEYLAND STADIUM:
Sept. 16, 1972 - Tennessee 28, Penn State 21.
TOP NEYLAND STADIUM CROWDS
| Rank | Date | Opponent | Attendance | | 1. | Sept. 16, 2000 | Florida | 108,768 | | 2. | Sept. 2, 2000 | Southern Mississippi | 108,064 | | 3. | Oct. 21, 2000 | Alabama | 107,709 | | 4. | Sept. 19, 1998 | Florida | 107,653 | | 5. | Nov. 6, 1999 | Notre Dame | 107,619 | | 6. | Sept. 21, 1996 | Florida | 107,608 | | 7. | Sept. 4, 1999 | Wyoming | 107,597 | | 8. | Sept. 23, 2000 | Louisiana-Monroe | 107,327 | | 9. | Oct. 24, 1998 | Alabama | 107,289 | | 10. | Nov. 11, 2000 | Arkansas | 107,262 |
HOW NEYLAND STADIUM GREW
| Year | Addition | Capacity Change | Total Capacity | | 1921 | Original West Stands | 3200 seats | 3200 | | 1926 | East Stands | 3600 seats | 6800 | | 1929 | West Stands | 11,060 seats | 17,860 | | 1937 | North Section X | 1500 seats | 19,360 | | 1938 | East Stands | 12,030 seats | 31,390 | | 1948 | South Stands | 15,000 seats | 46,390 | | 1962 | West Upper Deck | press box, 5837 seats | 52,227 | | 1966 | North Stands | 5895 seats | 58,122 | | 1968 | East Upper Deck | 6307 seats | 64,429 | | 1972 | Southwest Upper Deck | 6221 seats | 70,650 | | 1976 | Southeast Upper Deck | 9600 seats | 80,250 | | 1980 | North Stands | net gain 10,999 seats | 91,249 | | 1987 | West Executive Suites | 42 suites | 91,110 | | 1990 | Student Seating Adjustment | 792 seats | 91,902 | | 1996 | North Upper Deck | 10,642 seats | 102,544 | | 1997 | ADA Seating Adjustment | 310 seats | 102,854 | | 2000 | East Executive Suites | 78 suites | 104,079 |
OTHER INFORMATION
No bottles, cans, cameras, umbrellas, coolers or stadium chairs with arms are allowed in Neyland Stadium. The use of intoxicating liquors in the stadium is prohibited. All articles are subject to search.
All persons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No pass out checks will be issued. WILL CALL
The will call booth is located at Gate 21 in the northwest corner of Neyland Stadium. It opens two hours prior to kickoff. Photo ID will be required. TENNESSEE PLAYER FAMILY WILL CALL
The will call booth for Tennessee players' families is located at Gate 11 in the southwest corner of Neyland Stadium. It opens two hours prior to kickoff. Photo ID will be required. VISITOR PLAYER FAMILY WILL CALL
The will call booth for visiting players' families is located at Gate 22 in the northeast corner of Neyland Stadium. It opens two hours prior to kickoff. Photo ID will be required.
DIRECTIONS TO THE STADIUM
From airport: Turn north on U.S. Highway 129 leaving airport. After crossing the Tennessee River bridge just outside of Knoxville, exit onto Neyland Drive (Tennessee Highway 153). Turn left (south) at the bottom of the exit ramp and follow road until Thompson-Boling Arena is visible. Turn left onto Lake Loudoun Boulevard. Turn right at stoplight. Follow Phillip Fulmer Way to stadium area.
From I-40 east (from Nashville) and I-75 north (from Chattanooga): Follow I-40 and I-75 to I-40/I-75 junction in west Knoxville. Continue on I-40 east to U.S. Highway 129 south. Follow 129 south to the exit for Neyland Drive (Tennessee Highway 153). Turn left (south) at the bottom of the exit ramp and follow the road until Thompson-Boling Arena is visible. Turn left onto Lake Loudoun Boulevard. Turn right at stoplight. Follow Phillip Fulmer Way to stadium area. From I-40 west (from Asheville, N.C.): Follow I-40 west to the James White Parkway exit and exit to the left. Follow Parkway to Neyland Drive (Tennessee Highway 153) until Thompson-Boling Arena is visible. Turn right onto Lake Loudoun Boulevard. Turn right at stoplight. Follow Phillip Fulmer Way to stadium area. From I-75 south (from Lexington, Ky.): Follow I-75 south to I-275 south just past Merchants Road. Follow I-275 to I-40 east. Exit I-40 east onto James White Parkway and follow Parkway to Neyland Drive (Tennessee Highway 153) until Thompson-Boling Arena is visible. Turn right onto Lake Loudoun Boulevard. Turn right at stoplight. Follow Phillip Fulmer Way to stadium area. TELEPHONES
Telephones are located at intervals along the concourse in the North, South, East and West stands and upper decks. FIRST AID STATIONS
In case of a medical emergency during a game, the University of Tennessee and the American Red Cross have established four first-aid stations in Neyland Stadium located in section Q, section LL, section X1, and section YY6. The stations are staffed with medical doctors, nurses and other qualified personnel. Trained first-aid teams are located throughout the stadium, ready to administer immediate care. If you need medical assistance, notify the team nearest you. If you are unable to locate a team, find a law enforcement officer or usher and he or she will direct you. This is a service provided by the University of Tennessee and the American Red Cross, a United Way agency. RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located under the concourse in the West, South, East and North stands. Upper deck restrooms are located in the concourse. Ushers will direct you to the closest facility. LOST AND FOUND
Lost articles may be turned in at the Gate 21 elevators. Such items will then be turned over to the University of Tennessee Security Office, 1115 UT Drive, where they may be called for Monday following each game by dialing 865-974-3114.
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