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The "fun photo booth" was a hit with alumni last year at the tailgate prior to the football game.<\/p><\/div>\n

Although it is the height of summer, it is not too early to begin planning for the fall and to attend Homecoming 2014. Plans have been finalized for the annual celebration, scheduled Oct. 17-18 this year.<\/p>\n

Check out the updated schedule below, which includes hotel information.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 17<\/span><\/h2>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. \u2013 Registration<\/strong> \u2013 Living Room of Niswonger Commons<\/p>\n

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10 a.m. \u2013 Bright\u2019s Zoo <\/strong>– $30 \u2013 Located in Limestone, Tenn.,\u00a0 Bright\u2019s Zoo is home to many rare species.\u00a0 Transportation will be provided.\u00a0 To learn more, visit www.brightszoo.com<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0A boxed lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n

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11:30 a.m.\u00a0 \u2013 Lunch with students<\/strong> – $10 \u2013 Enjoy lunch with students and share your Tusculum experience with the Pioneers of today.<\/p>\n

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1 p.m. \u2013 Golf Tournament<\/strong> \u2013 $50 – Enjoy some friendly competition on the Link Hills Golf Course.\u00a0 Scramble format will be used with handicap system for a net division and gross division.\u00a0 Registration is at noon pm with shotgun start at 1 p.m.\u00a0 Alumni, spouses, faculty, staff and friends are invited to participate.\u00a0 Dinner will be provided for participants in the golf tournament as well as those who may want to join them following the tournament.\u00a0 The cost for dinner will be $20 for those not participating in the tournament.\u00a0 Reservations are required.<\/p>\n

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2 p.m. \u2013 Herbs and Herblore<\/strong> \u2013 no charge – \u00a0Fun make and take workshop hosted at the Doak House Museum.<\/p>\n

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6 p.m. \u2013 Dinner at Link Hills<\/strong> – $20 \u2013 Join us for a buffet dinner beginning at 6 p.m.\u00a0 Reservations are required.<\/p>\n

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Evening –<\/strong> Individual\u00a0 Class Gatherings \u2013 cost varies<\/p>\n

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Saturday, October 18<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 10 a.m. \u2013 Registration<\/strong> \u2013 Living Room of Niswonger Commons<\/p>\n

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8 a.m. \u2013 Memorial Service<\/strong> \u2013 Join us in remembering alumni who have passed away since Homecoming 2013.<\/p>\n

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8:30 a.m. – Alumni Breakfast<\/strong> – $15 \u2013 Come enjoy breakfast with alumni and friends.<\/p>\n

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9 a.m. \u2013 Alumni Meeting<\/strong> \u2013 Learn the latest about the Alumni Association and hear an update on the College.<\/p>\n

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9:30 a.m. \u2013 Alumni Awards and Sports Hall of Fame Awards<\/strong> – Come celebrate the newest alumni and Sports Hall of Fame award honorees.<\/p>\n

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11 a.m. \u2013 Class Photos<\/strong> – $10 \u2013 In front of Niswonger Commons<\/p>\n

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11 a.m. \u2013 Student Support Services Luncheon<\/strong> \u2013 Alumni who were in the Student Support Services program or ARCHES are invited to a cookout and other festivities at the Patton House (near Pioneer Park).<\/p>\n

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Noon \u2013 Parade<\/strong> \u2013 Watch the 11th<\/sup> Annual Homecoming Parade along the route between the Charles Oliver Gray Complex and Pioneer Park.<\/p>\n

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Noon \u2013 Tusculum Volleyball<\/strong> hosts Newberry, Pioneer Arena.<\/p>\n

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12:30 p.m. – Tailgate<\/strong> – \u00a0$10 \u2013 Enjoy a Tusculum College Pioneer Tailgate Party.<\/p>\n

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2:30 p.m. \u2013 Tusculum Pioneer Football<\/strong> vs. Carson-Newman \u2013 Cheer on the Pioneers as they take on Carson-Newman at Pioneer Field.\u00a0 Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth preceding the game.<\/p>\n

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7 p.m. – Alumni and Friends Dinner <\/strong>\u2013 General Morgan Inn – $38 \u2013 Join us for social hour beginning at 6 with dinner at 7.\u00a0 A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

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Sunday, October 19<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Attend the church of your choice.\u00a0 First Presbyterian Church of Greeneville (110 N. Main Street) is the mother church of the College.\u00a0 Early service at 8:30 a.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., the traditional service at 10:45 a.m.\u00a0 Learn more at www.firstpresgreeneville.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1 p.m. \u2013 Tusculum Women\u2019s Soccer<\/strong> hosts Lenoir-Rhyne, Pioneer Field.<\/p>\n

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3:30 p.m. \u2013 Tusculum Men\u2019s Soccer<\/strong> hosts Lenoir-Rhyne, Pioneer Field.<\/p>\n

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During Homecoming, you are encouraged to visit the museums, art gallery, the Presidential photo gallery at the Library and the Bookstore. Hours for each are below:<\/p>\n

Tusculum College Bookstore
\n<\/strong>Niswonger Commons<\/p>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16<\/p>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Friday, October 17<\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.\u00a0 Saturday, October 18<\/p>\n

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Thomas J. Garland Library<\/strong><\/p>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 10 p.m. Thursday, October 16<\/p>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Friday, October 17<\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. Saturday, October 18<\/p>\n

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Allison Gallery<\/strong> (Rankin House behind Three Blind Mice)<\/p>\n

The Allison Art Gallery will be hosting visiting artist, Melissa Stallard\u2019s exhibition of digital photographs called \u201cThe Shrinking City.\u201d\u00a0 Stallard is an Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Akron.<\/p>\n

3:30 \u2013 5 p.m. Thursday, October 16<\/p>\n

3:30 \u2013 5 p.m. Friday, October 17<\/p>\n

Closed Saturday, October 18<\/p>\n

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Doak House Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Thursday, October 16<\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Friday, October 17<\/p>\n

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President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Thursday, October 16<\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Friday, October 17<\/p>\n

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Please make every effort to make your reservations prior to Friday, October 3, in order for us to provide accurate estimates on food preparations. Make your reservation online<\/a>.
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If you have questions about Homecoming 2014 registration, please contact Joni Blake Parker, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at jbparker@tusculum.edu<\/a> or 423-636-7303.<\/p>\n

Greeneville Hotel Information<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Econo Lodge<\/a> (former Comfort Inn and Holiday Inn)<\/p>\n

1790 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville<\/p>\n

(423) 639-4185<\/p>\n


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Days Inn Greeneville<\/a><\/p>\n

935 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville<\/p>\n

(423) 639-2156<\/p>\n

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Quality Inn<\/a> (former Jameson Inn)<\/p>\n

3160 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville<\/p>\n

(423) 638-7511<\/p>\n

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General Morgan Inn<\/a><\/p>\n

111 N Main St, Greeneville<\/p>\n

(423) 787-1000<\/p>\n

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Knights Inn (formerly Charray Inn)<\/a><\/p>\n

121 Serral Dr, Greeneville<\/p>\n

(423) 638-1331<\/p>\n

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Hampton Inn<\/a><\/p>\n

3130 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville<\/p>\n

(423) 638-3735<\/p>\n

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