University of Tennessee Athletics
Monica Abbott: Back on Rocky Top
April 12, 2023 | Softball
The Tennessee softball program will welcome back the legendary Monica Abbott to debut her newly release book: Rise & Shine: the Monica Abbott Story with a book signing and celebration of her retirement during the Florida series April 22-24.
Abbott will make several appearances throughout the weekend, including throwing out the first pitch at the Tennessee baseball game against Vanderbilt on Friday night. See below for a full listing of Abbott's scheduled appearances during her book tour.
The two-time Olympic medal winner will be in Knoxville to join in Tennessee softball's alumni day taking place on Saturday, April 22 along with promoting Rise and Shine.
Co-authored by Debby and Rob Schriver, Abbott chronicles significant lessons and experiences from her childhood, her University of Tennessee and professional softball years, her time in the Olympics, and beyond. Throughout the book, she shares insights cultivated on her journey, offering them to readers of all ages and skill sets to consider as they endeavor to bring their lives into contact with their dreams.
Published through the University of Tennessee Press, Rise and Shine will be released to the public in May, but copies will be on sale at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium during the Tennessee-Florida series.
SCHEDULE OF APPEARANCES
Friday, April 21
9:00am – Women's Alliance Speaking Event (Invitation Only Event)
3-4:30pm – Meet & Greet at Union Avenue Books
5:50pm – First Pitch – Tennessee Baseball vs. Vanderbilt
Saturday, April 22
4pm – Tennessee Softball Alumni Day vs. Florida
Sunday, April 23
5-6:30pm – Book signing at Regal Soccer Stadium (Open to Sunday Game Ticket Holders Only)
7pm – Tennessee Softball vs. Florida
Monday, April 24
8:30am – Sports Animal Radio Show from Long's Drug Store
6:50pm – On-field recognition and first pitch
7pm – Tennessee Softball vs. Florida
Abbott will make several appearances throughout the weekend, including throwing out the first pitch at the Tennessee baseball game against Vanderbilt on Friday night. See below for a full listing of Abbott's scheduled appearances during her book tour.
The two-time Olympic medal winner will be in Knoxville to join in Tennessee softball's alumni day taking place on Saturday, April 22 along with promoting Rise and Shine.
Co-authored by Debby and Rob Schriver, Abbott chronicles significant lessons and experiences from her childhood, her University of Tennessee and professional softball years, her time in the Olympics, and beyond. Throughout the book, she shares insights cultivated on her journey, offering them to readers of all ages and skill sets to consider as they endeavor to bring their lives into contact with their dreams.
Published through the University of Tennessee Press, Rise and Shine will be released to the public in May, but copies will be on sale at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium during the Tennessee-Florida series.
SCHEDULE OF APPEARANCES
Friday, April 21
9:00am – Women's Alliance Speaking Event (Invitation Only Event)
3-4:30pm – Meet & Greet at Union Avenue Books
5:50pm – First Pitch – Tennessee Baseball vs. Vanderbilt
Saturday, April 22
4pm – Tennessee Softball Alumni Day vs. Florida
Sunday, April 23
5-6:30pm – Book signing at Regal Soccer Stadium (Open to Sunday Game Ticket Holders Only)
7pm – Tennessee Softball vs. Florida
Monday, April 24
8:30am – Sports Animal Radio Show from Long's Drug Store
6:50pm – On-field recognition and first pitch
7pm – Tennessee Softball vs. Florida
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