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Campus
The UT
campus is situated on the Tennessee river on at the edge of downtown Knoxville.
The campus reflects a variety of architectural styles. The Cumberland Ave.
bridge and torchbearer shown here are typical examples of the sights around the
Knoxville campus. The Fort Sanders community adjacent to the campus is home to
many students and is an important part of student life.
Sports 
Tennessee is a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Widely known as a "football" school, football Saturdays are an experience that is not to be missed. In 1997, Peyton Manning, the UT Quarterback, lead the team to a Conference Championship and 7th place national ranking. In what was billed as a rebuilding year, the 1998 team played to a perfect 13 - 0 season and won another SEC title and the national championship. In a team without "stars", team play and determination allowed the "no name" bunch to all play to their potential rather than rely on the designated star.
While Tennessee football has a deep tradition, the women's basketball team has eight national championships to its credit, including three consecutive titles from 1996-1998. They are the defending title holders with back to back titles in 2007 & 2008. The "Lady Vols" are always contenders for the SEC and NCAA titles. Pat Summit's place in UT history has been recognized by naming the court in her honor.
Location
The UT campus is located about 40 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. A favorite break from study is to ride to the mountains. This is one of the major benefits of student life at UT.
UT Links
The Daily Beacon - Campus Newspaper
Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville News
