You probably have heard that MTV Music Television is coming to campus
October 17, noon-5 p.m. at the McKenzie Arena.
While this provides an opportunity for campus fun for students, there
are some important logistical matters for faculty, staff, and
students to remember.
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, traffic on Mabel
Street from Fourth Street to Douglas Street will be restricted to
incoming campus traffic only. At 9:30 a.m., Mabel Street from Douglas
to Fourth will be closed to all vehicular traffic. Mabel Street will
reopen to traffic at 8 p.m. (or earlier if possible).
During the day, traffic and parking in the Arena area could be
congested. Your patience is appreciated. The Mocs Express shuttle
will be operating until 5:30 p.m. and parking will be available at
Engel Stadium.
The MTV Homecoming Tailgate Party is open to the public from noon- 5
p.m. This event is not affiliated with UTC Homecoming, which is
November 1-2.
Thanks.
Below is the news release issued by MTV outlining the activities:
You've seen MTV Spring Break. Now come see how to tailgate!! Come
have fun and get some of the free merchandise.
MTV Brings TRUSTcompany and Authority Zero
to UTC October 17th as Part of the
"2002 MTV Homecoming Tailgate Party"
October 17, noon-5 p.m.
UTC's McKenzie Arena (rain or shine)
Free music, fun, and prizes
MTV: Music Television is hitting the road this Fall on the ultimate
traveling tailgate party, celebrating Homecoming on college campuses
across the country with the "2002 MTV Homecoming Tailgate Party"
tour. To kick it off, MTV will visit the University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga with TRUSTcompany and Authority Zero on Thursday, October
17th.
MTV will bring a new, different set of bands to perform a free
concert at each college on the "2002 MTV Homecoming Tailgate Party"
tour. Other stops on the tour include the University of South
Carolina, University of Miami, Auburn University, and additional
colleges to be announced at a later date.
In addition to the concert, MTV will kick-off the tailgate
festivities on each campus at noon with a host of MTV activities.
Some of the events include:
MTV Homecoming Host & DJ
The MTV Homecoming resident host, DJ Radar will be giving away
lots of hot prizes throughout the tailgate party while spinning music
and showing off his turntable skills from the Homecoming stage.
Rock On!
MTV gives you and your friends the chance to live out your rock n'
roll fantasies. Grab the mic, strap on a guitar or take hold of the
drumsticks and get ready to jam to your favorite song
....karaoke-style! When it's all done, take away a photo of your new
"band" and a concert CD of your blistering performance.
Jackass Lounge
They're not actors, not quite entertainers but they are definitely
MTV's masters of mayhem. Sit back and get comfortable as we give you
an exclusive look at Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and the rest of the
Jackass cast in the upcoming feature film "Jackass: The Movie." MTV
will also show highlights from your favorite episodes and give you
the chance to take home cool Jackass merchandise.
First Listen
Check out the some of the hottest new songs at MTV's new music
listening stations. Select from the phattest playlist comprised of
the hottest bands and artists running straight from our souped-up
desktop computers and mp3 players. Visitors will also have the
opportunity to win a MTV MP3 player.
Hang with Ozzy
America's favorite rock n' roll father is holding auditions for a
new band member. With interactive technology you can show off your
best guitar work to Ozzy Osbourne himself! No previous musical
experience necessaryŠ just hit the stage and take home a tape of your
audition to show your friends.
MTV VIP Treatment
We want to give you the VIP treatment in true MTV style! With the
help of our professional stylists, you can customize and take home
your very own personalized rock n' roll t-shirt. In addition, you can
select from a variety of glitter tattoo designs that MTV will apply.
You'll go home looking like your favorite rock starŠ well, not quite,
but close!
For more information on MTV's "2002 Homecoming Tailgate Party"
tour, visit http://www.MTV.com or http://www.utc.edu.
MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming
services MTV: Music Television, MTV2, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV
Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, and TNN, as well as The
Digital Suite from MTV Networks, a package of thirteen digital
services, all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks
also operates and offers joint ventures, licensing agreements and
syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.
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Chuck Cantrell
Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Relations
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
201 Founders Hall
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598
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Voice (423) 425-4363
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