Visiting University of Tennessee just got easier with 1K public parking spaces on campus
It's not just University of Tennessee at Knoxville students who will experience major changes to parking this school year. Visitors will notice some differences, too, namely the addition of 1,000 visitor parking spots across campus for just $2 per hour at most locations.
Of course, these spots are public, so students and faculty (just like anyone else) can use them if needed. However, a campus parking pass won't cut it ? you still have to pay.
Here's how it all works:
Visitors scan a QR code assigned to their space or use the Parkmobile app to register their vehicle.
Visitor spaces cost $2 per hour at most locations. Volunteer Hall garage is $1 for 30 minutes, and extensions are available if visitors need more time.
Payment is required 24/7, except for certain holidays and events. The app or scan-to-pay option won't accept payment if it's not required.
Some parking areas have their own rules, like Volunteer Hall, which allows visitors to pay with cash or a card. RecSports will have a three-hour limit so that everyone can access the facility, and time cannot be extended.
Where can I park on the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus?
Visitor parking spots can be found at the following locations:
Circle Park: 40 spaces between the park and Communications Building
G7 West Campus Garage: 196 spaces on the top level
G10 Neyland Garage: 238 spaces on the top and bottom levels
G15 Volunteer Hall Garage: 176 spaces on the first and second floors
Pat Head Summitt Street: 11 on-street spaces
Phillip Fulmer Way: 82 on-street spaces
Todd Helton Drive: 65 on-street spaces
Volunteer Boulevard West (from Todd Helton Drive to Cumberland Avenue): 176 on-street spaces
Morgan Circle Drive: Six spaces by the Herbert College of Agriculture
Service and Jacob drives: 10 spaces in the lot next to the UT Veterinary Medical Center and UT Gardens
The row of parking next to the Veterinary Medical Center is for clients only.
What else should you know about UT parking and other big changes?
On this week's episode of "The Scruffy Stuff," an award-winning podcast hosted by growth and development editor Ryan Wilusz, higher education reporter Keenan Thomas joins the show to talk about parking ? both the new public options and the changes students are facing.
The two also discuss the Neyland Entertainment District, WUTK changes and other university news you should know (even if you're not a student) before classes begin Aug. 19.
New episodes of "The Scruffy Stuff" are published Tuesdays and are presented by knoxnews.com. You can listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeart and other streaming platforms.
You also can listen to this week's episode in the podcast player, below.
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Keenan Thomas is a higher education reporter. Email [email protected]. X, formerly known as Twitter @specialk2real.
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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Where to park at University of Tennessee at Knoxville and for how much
