Don't park too early, pack a bag or miss the tailgate for Morgan Wallen at Neyland Stadium
Country music superstar Morgan Wallen has two huge Knoxville shows whose tickets came with equally large price tags for the best seats in Neyland Stadium. So, if you shelled out big bucks to see the hometown artist Sept. 20 or 22, you won't want to risk being turned away for being unprepared.
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville expects around 80,000 fans to attend each of the shows, which were added to Wallen's "One Night At A Time" tour in July, one month after Tennessee baseball won the College World Series.
Classes will be in session the day of the first concert Friday, and the university is asking concertgoers not to arrive on campus until after 2 p.m. when parking lots open. A parking pass is required for reserved parking, and we have more information about how to purchase one below.
Here's everything fans attending either concert should know before heading to Neyland Stadium.
Parking on campus for Morgan Wallen concerts in Neyland Stadium
Parking passes are on sale now for both shows, with prices ranging from $20 to $100.
Passes allow concertgoers to park in specific lots on campus. The lots open at 2 p.m. Sept. 20 and again at noon Sept. 22 for the second show. Overnight parking is not allowed.
Public parking on campus will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Here is every concert parking lot accepting reservations:
Administrative garage connected to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Circle Park Drive parking and side lot
G7 West Campus garage (only on 5th floor)
G10 Neyland Garage
G11 Lake Avenue Garage
G12 White Avenue Garage
G13 11th Street Garage
G16 Volunteer Boulevard Garage
G17 Terrace Avenue Garage
Parking lot behind Tickle College of Engineering off Neyland Drive
Parking lot by Second Creek off Cumberland Avenue
Staff Lot 9 across from Neyland Stadium
Staff Lot 23 by Clarence Brown Theatre
Stephenson Drive parking lot by Regal Soccer Stadium
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture campus parking lots
If you're parking on the agriculture campus, a shuttle starting at 3:30 p.m will drop off concertgoers at the Student Union near Gate 21 of Neyland Stadium.
Roads closed for Morgan Wallen concerts at Neyland Stadium
A few roads will be closed, and others will be congested before the concert.
Phillip Fulmer Way will be closed from near Gate 21 to the G10 garage. The road will be closed to southbound traffic at Middle Drive and won't be accessible from Peyton Manning Pass.
People parking in G10 are advised to enter from Neyland Drive and avoid Lake Loudoun Boulevard.
Uber, Lyft information for Morgan Wallen concerts in Neyland Stadium
Concert goers using Uber or Lyft will be dropped off for the concert at Volunteer Boulevard East in front of the Claxton Education Building. This is near John C. Hodges Library, the Haslam College of Business and the Student Union. Just head east down the hill, and Neyland Stadium quickly will come into view.
If you're relying on Uber or Lyft after the concert, you'll need to head to Circle Drive on the Hill for pickup. Police will be controlling vehicle access to the pickup area.
Ticket apps for Morgan Wallen concerts in Neyland Stadium
Ticket holders in the general bowl will access their digital tickets through the Ticketmaster app. Premium ticket holders will access their digital tickets through the Tennessee Athletics app, which is available to download on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Field-level ticket holders will enter through Gate 7, and pit ticket holders will enter through Gate 25.
The corresponding gate for premium ticket holders will be listed on digital tickets, while general bowl ticket holders can enter through nonpremium gates.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. each night.
Tickets still available for Morgan Wallen concerts in Neyland Stadium
Ticketmaster still has tickets for both Wallen shows. That includes standard admission, VIP packages and verified resale tickets.
Ticketing platforms StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats also have tickets for the Knoxville shows but indicate they are “selling fast."
Opening acts for Morgan Wallen concerts in Neyland Stadium
ERNEST and HARDY will open for Morgan Wallen both nights.
Both artists, along with Wallen, collaborated on Post Malone's new country album. Unfortunately, Post Malone is not listed as an opener for the Knoxville shows.
Alcohol sales for Morgan Wallen concerts in Neyland Stadium
Fans can purchase alcohol in Neyland Stadium for the concerts but cannot bring in their own drinks.
The same beers available on game days will be sold at the concerts, with prices ranging from $10 to $16:
Coors Light
Miller Light
Truly
Twisted Tea
Dos Equis
Vol Lager
SweetWater Hazy IPA
Bud Light
Bud Light Seltzer
Michelob Ultra
Yuengling
All IDs will be scanned regardless of age. Red box IDs, which indicate when a person turns 21, will not be accepted.
Clear bag and other Neyland Stadium policies for Morgan Wallen
The clear bag policy will be in effect, meaning fans can only bring in a clear bag that is no bigger than 12x6x12 inches or a small small clutch purse that is no bigger than 4.5x6.5 inches.
Fans can bring in one unopened, factory-sealed water bottle or an empty clear water bottle.
Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vapes, is prohibited.
Neyland Stadium prohibits the following items:
Artificial noisemakers
Open umbrellas
Outside food and beverages (unless medically necessary)
Radios without headphones
Video cameras, professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses
Unmanned aircraft systems
Stadium seats with arms or side pockets
Selfie sticks
Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives
No items can be stored or left at the gates.
Fans are allowed to bring in these items after being searched:
Cushions or seats without arms or side pockets
Small cameras, binoculars and cell phones
Small bags with medically necessary items
Pre-concert tailgate for Morgan Wallen at Neyland Stadium
The Volunteer Club will host a tailgate at 3 p.m. at the Humanities Plaza. Tickets to the tailgate cost $100 and include a DJ, open cocktail bar, food and Morgan Wallen-themed photo booth. For more information, check out the "events" tab at thevolunteerclub.com.
Knox News journalists Sarah Riley and Devarrick Turner contributed to this report.
Keenan Thomas is a higher education reporter. Email [email protected]. X, formerly known as Twitter @specialk2real.
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