University of Tennessee Athletics
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
How is my gift to the Tennessee Fund used?
Your gift to the Tennessee Fund is used for student-athlete scholarships, facility upkeep and general operating budget needs. With over 585 student-athletes on campus, your contributions play a critical role in the success of UT Athletics programs.
Is my contribution to the Tennessee Fund tax-deductible?
Please consult a personal tax advisor concerning the deductibility of any contribution to the Tennessee Fund.
What is the My All Campaign?
The My All Campaign is a $500 million campaign over five years. Philanthropic gifts made to the My All Campaign impact each of Tennessee’s 20 varsity athletic programs by providing championship resources to support student-athletes’ academic and competitive pursuits. Specific facility enhancements are currently targeted for Neyland Stadium and Anderson Training Center, though campaign funds will ultimately allow for strategic investments impacting every athletic program on campus. Gifts are 100% tax-deductible as they are philanthropic gifts not tied to season tickets.
Where can I send a check?
Please make checks payable to "University of Tennessee" and mail it to: Tennessee Fund P.O. Box 15016 Knoxville, TN 37901-5016
How do I submit a matching gift?
You can maximize your contribution to the Tennessee Fund through matching gifts. This is a step by step on how you can submit a matching gift: 1. Locate & fill out a matching gift form from your HR Department. 2. Once the matching form is completed, please submit to the company along with your gift acknowledgement. 3. Your company will send the matching gift after we verify your request. The University of Tennessee Foundation's EIN Number is 62-1844686. Please contact tnfund@utk.edu with any questions.
To make a stock gift, what information do I need to provide the broker?
For DTC Eligible Securities: DTC number: 0443 Pershing, LLC. For credit to account number: N7M002366 and Client account name: The University of Tennessee Foundation. Then, the donor or broker needs to email stock@utfi.org with the donor's name, name of security & number of shares, and a description of what the gift is for.
Why is it necessary to become a donor in order to receive season tickets?
Demand for benefits such as tickets and parking passes created the need for a fair system to be established through which these benefits could be distributed fairly. The Tennessee Fund was created, in part, to help address the needs of our growing donor base. The donor priority point system allows us to track support and award benefits as a way to say thank you for the support. Donor generosity has allowed Tennessee Athletics to be 100% self-funded without financial support from tax or tuition-derived dollars.
Do I get to keep my season tickets every year?
Yes. Once you purchase season tickets through the Tennessee Fund, you will have the option to renew the same seats each year. As long as you continue to renew your seats each year and make the requisite per-seat priority fund contribution, you will maintain the priority to purchase your season tickets. Any year of non-renewal releases the tickets and allows for another season ticket holder to purchase them.
How are season tickets assigned and how can I improve my current season tickets?
Season ticket holders have the first right to renew their season tickets for the following season. If a season ticket holder does not renew their season tickets before the deadline, then the tickets will be dropped off the account. Each spring following the season ticket renewal deadline, the Tennessee Fund will offer a “Relocation & Upgrade Period” where season ticket holders are given the option to relocate to open inventory in non-premium areas. This online process occurs in timeslots based on donor rank and is the best opportunity for a donor to improve their season ticket location. The opportunity for relocation will be extended to as many donors ranks as inventory permits. All premium seating relocations and new sales will be managed by the Tennessee Fund in a separate process. To learn more about improving your donor rank, please click here.
What are donor priority points and how do I gain them on my Tennessee Fund account?
Donor priority points work in a variety of ways but the most important aspect of them is they are the point value that determines Tennessee Fund Donor Rank. The more priority points on an account, the better your Donor Rank is. This can lead to better opportunities for tickets, relocations, seat additions, and postseason opportunities. An account can gain priority points in the following ways: 1 point per $100 donated (includes philanthropic donations & priority fund contributions), 5 points for each year of consecutive years giving, 10 points for being a UT Alum, 50 points for being a UT Letterwinner, and Point Bonuses for Shareholders Society Commitments
How can I make a gift to a Tennessee sports team? How are the gifts utilized?
Gifts made to a sport-specific excellence fund directly enhance the lives of the team’s student-athletes by funding team-specific needs and ultimately allowing our student-athletes to achieve their academic and athletic pursuits. These gifts are utilized at the discretion of each head coach. You can make a gift to a specific sport team here: Sport Specific Giving
How can I schedule an appointment to talk to a member of the Tennessee Fund staff?
To speak with a Tennessee Fund representative at a time of your choosing, please make a Calendly appointment.
I am interested in baseball season tickets for the 2025 season. How do I join the interest list?
We have exciting renovation plans for Lindsey Nelson Stadium in the next few years that will add multiple new premium seating areas and more standard seating. If you are interested in standard season tickets or premium season tickets in the future, please join the 2025 Baseball interest list .
Are single game baseball tickets available?
Walk up tickets will be offered on a first come first serve basis at the box office 90 minutes prior to first pitch.
Can I resell my season tickets?
Tickets can be sold on the second hand market with the exception of premium season tickets.
Where can I park on a baseball gameday? Is it free to park?
Parking is free for baseball games unless there is another event at the Food City Center that same day. Free baseball parking lots include G16, G3, G4, G5/30, C6, C8, and C22. ADA parking is available in G16.
I am interested in football season tickets for the 2025 season. Where can I buy them?
We anticipate selling out of all standard and premium football season tickets for the 2025 season. To fill out an interest form, please go to this link.
Can I transfer my football season tickets to someone else permanently?
Yes, please email tnfund@utk.edu to request a season ticket transfer form and to request more information on this process.
CONTACT US
Call: (865) 974-1218
Email: tnfund@utk.edu
