Family Weekend 2015 is coming in less than a month and will feature several fun activities on campus for families, as well as the opportunity to explore what the region has to offer in entertainment and events.
Make plans to attend today. You may register online here.
Below is the schedule of events with the campus events listed in orange bold lettering.
Thursday, Nov. 5
An option for families arriving in town on Thursday: A concert by Grammy award-winning contemporary Christian artist Sandy Patty at 7:30 p.m. at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in downtown Greeneville (Visit www.NPACgreeneville.com or call 423-638-1679 for ticket information)
Friday, Nov. 6
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Family Registration in Niswonger Living Room
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Doak House Museum and President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library hours of operation.
11 a.m. Arboretum Tour will depart from Niswonger Commons. As a Level 1 arboretum, Tusculum College features more than 30 species of trees, most of which are indigenous to the area.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch in the café with your student
2-4 p.m. Campus Tours will depart from Niswonger Commons.
3:30-4:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social with Tusculum Faculty and Staff in Chalmers Conference Center in Niswonger Commons
6 p.m. TC Volleyball vs. Lenior-Rhyne University in Pioneer Arena
7:30 p.m. Jonesborough Repertory Theatre’s performance of “The Wizard of Oz” (Visit www.jonesboroughtheatre.com or call 423-753-1010 for ticket information)
8 p.m. Barter Theatre (127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210) Two separate shows, “Curtains” and “The Doyle and Debbie Show,” will be staged at 8 p.m. (Visit www.bartertheatre.com or call 276-628-3991 for ticket information)
Saturday, November 7
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Greeneville Woman’s Club Holiday Expo and Craft Bazaar Hal Henard Elementary School (425 East Vann Rd., Greeneville, TN 37743) Kick off your holiday season with this annual shopping festivity featuring over 100 vendor booths selling holiday gift items such as ornaments, jewelry, clothing, quilting, floral decor, food and more. Admission: $3 one day, $5/weekend, children 12 and under free.
9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Campus Tours departing from the porch of Virginia Hall at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
10 a.m.-1 p.m . “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” set building in Annie Hogan Byrd Theatre with Frank Mengel
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Cornhole Tournament next to Pioneer Club tailgate tent in front of Pioneer Field
12 p.m. TC Volleyball vs. Brevard College in Pioneer Arena
12-1:30 p.m. Pioneer Club tailgate All parents and families of students are invited to the tailgate under the large tent in front of Pioneer Field.
1:30 p.m. TC football vs. Catawba College ($5 per family member through Friday, Nov. 6; $10 per family member if purchased on game day)
2 p.m. Jonesborough Repertory Theatre’s performance of “The Wizard of Oz” (Visit www.jonesboroughtheatre.com or call 423-753-1010 for ticket information)
5-8 p.m. Pioneer Fest in Niswonger Commons. Fall festival event designed for the entire family. There will be carnival games for all ages, prizes, music and a bonfire for S’Mores and activities!
7 p.m. Hillbilly Bad at the Capitol Theatre (104 S. Main St., Greeneville, TN 37743) A professional five-piece band playing original and cover music.
7:30 p.m. Jonesborough Repertory Theatre’s performance of “The Wizard of Oz” (Visit www.jonesboroughtheatre.com or call 423-753-1010 for ticket information)
8 p.m. Barter Theatre (127 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210) Two separate shows, “The Three Musketeers” and “I’ll Be Back Before Midnight,” will be staged at 8 p.m. (Visit www.bartertheatre.com or call 276-628-3991 for ticket information)
Sunday, Nov. 8
Attend church service of your choice with your student. First Presbyterian Church of Greeneville (110 N. Main St., Greeneville, TN 37743) is the mother church of the College. Early service at 8:30 a.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., traditional service at 10:45 a.m. Learn more at www.firstpresgreeneville.org.
12-5 p.m. Greeneville Woman’s Club Holiday Expo and Craft Bazaar Hal Henard Elementary School (425 East Vann Rd., Greeneville, TN 37743) Kick off your holiday season with this annual shopping festivity featuring over 100 vendor booths selling holiday gift items such as ornaments, jewelry, clothing, quilting, floral decor, food and more. Admission: $3 one day, $5/weekend, children 12 and under free.
All campus events are no charge except football game admission. Please RSVP for Family Weekend by Nov. 4 by filling out the registration form online, calling 423.636.7303 or emailing bsell@tusculum.edu.