Where Game Day Meets Live Music

University of Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech

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University of Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech ~

TVFCU Southside Nights is taking over Finley Stadium on Saturday, September 12! Cheer on Tennessee as the Vols take on Georgia Tech on the stadium’s big screen, enjoy live music, local food and drinks, yard games and more.

Schedule of Events

From live music to kickoff, here’s how the night is shaping up. Schedule is subject to change based on game timing.

  • Come early, grab some food and drinks, find your spot on the field and enjoy games and activities.

  • Kick off the night with live music from The Essentials on the stage beneath Finley Stadium’s Jumbotron.

  • Watch the Vols take on Georgia Tech live on Finley Stadium’s big screen.

  • The music returns during halftime with another live performance from The Essentials.

  • Watch the Vols take on Georgia Tech live on Finley Stadium’s big screen.

More Information

More Than the Game

Southside Nights brings together college football, live music and a little friendly competition for a night the whole family can enjoy. Explore everything happening around Davenport Field while you watch the game.

  • The Essentials, a hard-hitting cover band focused on classic rock, grunge, southern rock, blues and a bit of country will take the stage at 6:00 PM and again during Halftime.

  • Challenge your friends and family to cornhole, Spikeball and other games set up throughout the field.

    A field goal challenge and CFC’s inflatable soccer field will be set up in addition to the yard games.

  • Fans at Southside Nights can take part in a competition of their own as the Chattanooga UT Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment and the Chattanooga Georgia Tech Club Scholarship will receive a portion of sales of Vols Lager and SweetWater 420. Finley Stadium and Friends of the Festival will donate a portion of sales of the competing beverages to the respective cause.

  • Want to get even closer to the action?

    A VIP tent includes VIP parking, seating for 10 and exclusive catering with a food and beverage package valued at $500. For more information on purchasing a VIP tent, contactsuites@finleystadium.com.

Food & Beverage

Food, beer, cocktails and other beverages will be available for purchase throughout TVFCU Southside Nights.

Food Vendors

  • America Runs on Pizza

  • Freaky Funnels

  • Mac’s Subs and Fries

  • Scenic City Shaved Ice

  • Smashboyz

  • Soul Que

Beverages

  • Vol Lager

  • Sweetwater 420

  • and more!

FAQs

  • TVFCU Southside Nights is happening for the very first time on Saturday, September 12, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM EST! The event will take place at Finley Stadium’s Davenport Field in the heart of Chattanooga’s Southside. 


    The address: 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37408

  • YES! Admission to TVFCU Southside Nights is completely free. Food, beer, cocktails, and other beverages will be sold on-site by our lineup of local vendors and at our bars. 


    Vendors include:

    • America Runs On Pizza

    • Freaky Funnels

    • Mac's Subs and Fries

    • Scenic City Shaved Ice

    • Smashboyz

    • Soul Que

  • Yes! Fans at TVFCU Southside Nights can take part in a competition of their own as the

    Chattanooga UT Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment and the Chattanooga Georgia Tech Club Scholarship will receive a portion of sales of Vols Lager and SweetWater 420. 

    Other beer and cocktails also will be available.

  • Finley Stadium and the First Horizon Pavilion have hundreds of parking spaces across multiple paved lots! Parking rates are $3.00 per hour, and payments can be made via QR code or at one of our on-site kiosks. Street parking is also available near the stadium. 

    Check out our campus map and other parking guidelines to plan ahead!

  • Per campus policy, TVFCU Southside Nights will not allow pets. Although we love our furry friends, non-service animals will not be allowed onsite to protect Davenport Field’s premium turf.

  • TVFCU Southside Nights is rain or shine, however, in the case of severe weather and/or thunderstorms, programming may be subject to lightning delays and/or last minute cancellations. Necessary programming changes will be shared from the PA system and on our Facebook (Finley Stadium & First Horizon Pavilion) and Instagram (finleystadiumcha).

  • Picnic blankets/towels

    Foldable chairs

    Clear bags under 12”x12”x6”

    Diaper and medical bags (subject to search)

    Collapsible umbrellas

    Cowbells

    Team spirit

    The Clear Bag Policy, bag searches, and individual metal detection can be expected at all events at Finley Stadium upon entry.

    • No animals, except those performing a service

    • Artificial noise makers (airhorns, megaphones, sirens, whistles, speakers - cowbells are allowed)

    • Cameras with detachable lenses

    • Selfie sticks 

    • Confetti/confetti cannons 

    • Drones (Finley Stadium's campus is a NO FLY ZONE)

    • Fireworks

    • No weapons of any kind, including pocket knives 

    • Non-clear bags larger than 4.5" by 6.5." 

    • Outside food or drinks

    • Unauthorized or illegal vendors

    • Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways

    To ensure the safety of our guests, neighbors, teams, and staff the following security protocols will be strictly adhered to in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all. Find out more information in ourA-Z Guide and Policy.

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for more information on TVFCU Southside Nights, please visit www.finleystadium.com/events