Homecoming
Homecoming 2026!
October 31– November 7
Get ready for Homecoming as we are excited to bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff and community to showcase UTC spirit. Join us for Homecoming Week: Saturday, October 31 – Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Homecoming Calendar of Events!
All WEEK!
Annual Homecoming Food Fight! Join us for the 4th Annual Homecoming Food Fight, a friendly competition where UTC students, faculty, and staff can give back to our homegrown, on-campus food pantry, Scrappy’s Cupboard! This year’s Food Fight will take place November 1–7. Registered participants will receive additional instructions and a box to decorate and use for collecting donations. We challenge your office, department, or campus organization to compete in this battle of generosity! To sign up please complete this form the registration form.
Saturday, October 31
- Mocs Football vs. VMI, 1 PM Kickoff
Description: Cheer on the Mocs vs. VMI on this very spooky Halloween!
Location: Finley Stadium
Sponsor: UTC Athletics
Event Contact: Ryan Dilts, [email protected]
Event Information: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/12648493
Sunday, November 1
- Banner Painting.jpg, 1-5 PM * Pre-registration required for participating RSOs
Description: Registered student organizations are invited to register to take place in our annual Homecoming Banner Painting competition! Pre-registration is required for participating organizations.
Not in an organization? Stop by to see the action and help us paint out UTC Community Banner! We need your help to bring our colorful Mocs2K inspired design to life! All completed banners will hang from the outside of the University Center during Homecoming Week!
Location: Vine Street near the Library
Sponsor: Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community
Event Contact: Hannah Turcotte, [email protected]
Event Information: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/12914979
Monday, November 2
- Homecoming Promo Tables, 11 AM-2 PM
Description: Stop by to learn about the week of events coming up for Homecoming! Take a tasty treat and a calendar to reference throughout the week!
Location: Library Courtyard and Top of Cardiac Hill (near Hunter Hall and Pfeiffer Hall)
Sponsor: Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community
Event Contact: Kidron Bullock, [email protected]
- Library Window Painting, 3-5 PM
Description: Leave your mark on the Library this Homecoming Week by painting the windows on our Ground Floor. We want to see your fave Y2K aesthetics in full color, so come prepared to paint something totally rad. Meet us on Vine Street (outside of the Library, across from Maclellan Gym) to let your creativity flow. We’ll have supplies and music, all you need to bring is yourself!
Location: Vine Street at the Library Windows
Sponsor: UTC Library
Event Contact: Maddie Howell, [email protected]
Event Information: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/12909938
- Party Like a Moc-Star, 5-7 PM
Description: Kick off homecoming with a totally Moc2K Homecoming Block Party. Enjoy food, Y2K themed activities and music! The 2026 Homecoming Court will also be announced at the event! Make sure to mark your calendar to attend and kick off Homecoming with us!
Location: Chamberlain Field
Sponsor: Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community
Event Contact: Sarah Daniels, [email protected]
Event Information: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/12915085
- Mocs Women's Baskeball vs. UVA Wise, 6 PM Tipoff
Description: Cheer on Mocs Women's Basketball against UVA Wise!
Location: McKenzie Arena
Sponsor: UTC Athletics
Event Contact: Ryan Dilts, [email protected]
Event Information: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/12915085
Tuesday, November 3
- Recycled CD Painting, 4-5 PM
Description: Participate in the this totally Y2K craft and decorate recycled CDs!
Location: UTC Library, Room 101
Sponsor: UTC Library
Event Contact: Maddie Howell, [email protected]
- Party in the A.R.C., 5-7 PM
Description: 💿🪩 PARTY IN THE A.R.C. 🪩💿 Calling all pop princesses, boy-band fanatics, and people who wish they had an AIM screen name… It's time to throw it back, while throwing it back! We’re bringing the early 2000s to UTC with a Y2K-themed Zumba party for Homecoming! Get ready to dance, sweat, and question why we ever left the Y2K vibes behind. No dance experience? No problem. Come for the workout, stay for the vibes, and leave with enough nostalgia to make you want to bring back your old iPod. 🎧So, break out the butterfly clips and oversized basketball shorts; roll up your soffe shorts and LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE! 📍 ARC Basketball Courts 📅 Tuesday, November 3rd ⏰ 6pm-7pm 💿 Y2K Theme — Dress the part! BRING YOUR FRIENDS. BRING THE ENERGY. BRING YOUR BEST Y2K FIT. Leave your phones at home to really rock the vibe. We'll post all the photos on Facebook. Tag yourself.
Location: ARC Basketball Courts
Sponsor: Campus Recreation
Event Contact: Sarah Buckner, [email protected]
Wednesday, November 4
- Lip Sync: All or Nothing, 8-10 PM
Description: Get ready to watch 7 groups of students BRING IT ON, ALL OR NOTHING in this fun Lip Sync Battle. All students are encouraged to come watch these fun performances and listen to all the best Y2K music!
- Doors Open: 7 PM
- Event Starts: 8 PM
- Doors Close: 8:30 PM (no entry past this time)
Location: McKenzie Arena
Sponsor: Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community
Event Contact: Kidron Bullock, [email protected]
Event Information: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/12915263
Thursday, November 5
- Donut Stop the Music, 9-11 AM
Description: Celebrate national donut day with this Y2K inspired donut fuel up station!
Location: Chamberlain Pavilion
Sponsor: Student Success Programs
Event Contact: Melissa Laseter, [email protected]
- Mocs Volleyball vs. Mercer, 6 PM
Description: Cheer on the Mocs vs. Mercer!
Location: Maclellan Gym
Sponsor: UTC Athletics
Event Contact: Ryan Dilts, [email protected]
Event Information: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/12667051
- Alumni GOLD Tap Party, 6:30-8:30 PM
Description: UTC Alumni, join fellow UTC Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) for an evening of food, drinks, and some friendly competition at Southside Social. Registration is required.
Sponsor: UTC Alumni
Event Contact: Molly Cooper, [email protected]
Event Information: https://alumni.utc.edu/events/
- Now That's What I Call Singo: Y2K Edition, 8-10 PM
Description: Join us for a Y2K edition of music bingo (Singo) to win prizes and enjoy the classic music of the new millennium!
Location: University Center, Tennessee Room
Sponsor: Housing and Residence Life
Event Contact: Jason Harville, [email protected]
Friday, November 6
- Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally, 5-7 PM
Description: We’re bringing back a version of the Homecoming parade of years’ past to lead us into the big Homecoming Game! Join the fun and view the parade along Vine street through the center of campus and then follow the parade to Chamberlain Field to get ready for Saturday!
Location: Parade will travel along Vine Street and end on Chamberlain Field
Sponsor: UTC Advancement
Event Contact: Laura Snyder, [email protected]
- Mocs Volleyball vs. Mercer, 6 PM
Description: Cheer on the Mocs vs. Mercer!
Location: Maclellan Gym
Sponsor: UTC Athletics
Event Contact: Ryan Dilts, [email protected]
Event Information: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/12667114
Saturday, November 7
- Gameday IRL, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Description: Put your game face on by stopping by for Y2K face gems, glitter, temporary tattoos and some sweet treats! Then head into the game for a special promo item to cheer on the Mocs!
Location: Outside the First Horizon Pavilion
Sponsor: Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community
Event Contact: Andrew Newsom, [email protected]
Event Information: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/12915467
- Alumni Mocs vs. Mercer Tailgate, 10:30 AM-12:45 PM
Description: UTC Alumni, join us before the Mocs take on Mercer for a Homecoming celebration packed with activities, food, giveaways and Moc spirit. Whether it's face painting, lawn games, or enjoying a bite with fellow alumni, there’s something for everyone. Registration is required.
Sponsor: UTC Alumni
Event Contact: Molly Cooper, [email protected]
Event Information: https://alumni.utc.edu/events/
- Mocs Football vs. Mercer, 1 PM Kickoff
Description: This IS THE HOMECOMING GAME! Cheer on the Mocs as they defeat Mercer!
The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen will be announced at the halftime presentation.
Location: Finley Stadium
Sponsor: UTC Athletics
Event Contact: Ryan Dilts, [email protected]
Event Information: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/12667202
Questions or need accommodations to participate in any of these events? Please reach out to the event contact listed.
Check us out on social media @utchomecoming to stay up to date with homecoming activities!