The National Guard tent at the Sept. 4 tailgate was popular as people of all ages, especially Tusculum students, were drawn to try the punching bag game that measures speed and force
A Pioneer Pete Tailgate Party featuring music, games, food and activities for all ages will precede to each Tusculum football game this year.
Designed as an event for Tusculum students and the community, the Pioneer Pete Tailgate Party began last year and has grown this year.
The tailgate includes games, inflatables, face painting, special displays and other activities. A tailgate also means food and there will be concessions from local vendors.
There is no charge for any of the tailgate activities except for food and a ticket to the game. The tailgates begin about two and a half hours prior to kickoff.
The Pioneer football team was victorious in its home opener against the College of Faith, setting two NCAA defensive records and tying another.
The remaining home games are on Sept. 20, Oct. 11,(Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and Nov. 6.
Tusculum hosts North Greenville at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, as the Pioneers will be celebrating Local Heroes Night and Take-A-Kid the Game Night at Pioneer Field. Children ages 12 and under will be admitted free. It will also be Youth Football Night as all players of the Boys & Girls Club, Greene County YMCA Flag Football League, and the Greeneville/Greene County Youth Football Association will be admitted free. All youth players are asked to wear their game t-shirt or game jersey to gain free admittance. (All youth must have adult supervision). All youth football players will lead the Tusculum team out onto the field prior to kickoff.
The Tusculum Baseball Team ran one concession stand as a fundraiser during the first tailgate. Local favorites Creamy Cup and Auntie Ruth were also on hand with delicious ice cream, donuts and soft pretzels.
As Local Heroes Night, the College is inviting all law enforcement, fire and emergency medical professionals and members of the Armed Forces to attend the Sept. 20 game free of charge. Members of the aforementioned agencies may either present their ID badge or be in uniform for free admission to the game. The ID badge admits the public servant and one (1) guest.
Tusculum hosts South Atlantic Conference foe Newberry College at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, for Breast Cancer Awareness Day and Local Church Day. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month as the Pioneers and their fans will be donning pink and will be raising funds and awareness in the battle against breast cancer. Tusculum will also be recognizing and honoring churches in the community as the Pioneers take on the Wolves at 2:30 p.m.
The Pioneers will take on arch-rival Carson-Newman on Saturday, Oct. 18. for Homecoming 2014 as the game is slated to begin at 2:30 p.m. Be there for all the pageantry and tradition of homecoming weekend with the parade, alumni reunions and the homecoming court. It is also Sports Hall of Fame weekend as members of the 2014 induction class will be honored.
Carson Peters, a 10-year-old fiddler who has been on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the Grand Ole Opry, performed during the first tailgate.
Tusculum hosts 2013 NCAA Playoff participant UNC Pembroke at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, for Senior Day. The Pioneers will honor its senior members of the football team as well as the senior members of the cheerleading squad and the Pioneer Marching Band prior to kickoff. It is also Family Weekend on the Greeneville campus.
The Pioneers conclude their season at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6 against conference foe Brevard. There will be a fireworks display following the game.
The inflatable slide is a favorite with youngsters and college students.