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Gridiron Social Football Tailgate

**VOLS vs LSU**
Tailgate and After-Game Party in Downtown

Football weekends in Knoxville call for a proper celebration! Join us for cold drinks, a loaded buffet, tailgate games, and live music—all in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Vols take on LSU at 3:30 PM!

Party with us at Maker Exchange, located next to World’s Fair Park, between The Tennessean and Marriott Knoxville Downtown, just a 10-minute walk from Neyland Stadium.

What Awaits You

  • A game-day tailgate buffet spread
  • Wine, Beer & Cocktail Bar on the patio adjacent to World’s Fair Park
  • Live music and good vibes
  • Tailgate games throughout the event

Tell your friends, grab a drink, catch the music, and make Maker Exchange your game-day headquarters in downtown Knoxville!

Tailgate Starts: 11:00 AM | After-Game Party Starts: 7:00 PM

Tailgate before kickoff and keep the celebration going after the game with cold drinks, live music, and a late-night game-day buffet!

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