{"id":13795,"date":"2016-07-01T16:01:36","date_gmt":"2016-07-01T16:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/for\/?p=13795"},"modified":"2016-08-08T19:09:50","modified_gmt":"2016-08-08T19:09:50","slug":"make-plans-to-attend-homecoming-2016-october-21-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/alumni-featured\/2016\/make-plans-to-attend-homecoming-2016-october-21-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Make plans to attend Homecoming 2016, October 21-22"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Homecoming 2016<\/strong> is coming very soon, and we have many exciting events planned. A schedule for Homecoming weekend is below.<\/p>\n

Register online<\/a> today!<\/p>\n

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Thursday, October 20<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Hotel Crawl<\/strong> \u2013 College staff will be stopping by the local hotels to welcome alumni back to Greeneville.<\/p>\n

Noon – General Morgan Inn<\/p>\n

12:30 p.m. – Days Inn<\/p>\n

1 p.m. \u2013 Econo Lodge<\/p>\n

1:30 p.m. \u2013 Hampton Inn<\/p>\n

2 p.m. \u2013 Quality Inn<\/p>\n

2:30 p.m. \u2013 Knight\u2019s Inn<\/p>\n

*Be sure to let us know where you are staying.<\/p>\n

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4:30 p.m. – Creative writing reading featuring faculty<\/strong> \u2013 location to TBD<\/p>\n

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6 p.m. \u2013 1960\u2019s Alumni Party \u2013 <\/strong>Hosted by Ann \u2018Butch\u2019 Van Buskirk \u201961 at her home.\u00a0 For address and directions, please contact the Alumni Office at 423-636-7303.<\/p>\n

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Friday, October 21<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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

9 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m. \u2013 Memory Lane\u00a0 \u2013 <\/strong>Living Room of Niswonger Commons \u2013 <\/strong>Take a walk down memory lane as the staff of the Museums of Tusculum display outfits, slide shows, pictures from TC\u2019s past, yearbooks and newspapers.<\/p>\n

10 a.m. \u2013 Arboretum Tour \u2013 <\/strong>The tour will showcase trees across the campus of Tusculum.\u00a0 The campus of Tusculum College is recognized as a level 1 arboretum.\u00a0 Tour will depart from Niswonger Commons.<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.\u00a0 \u2013 Lunch with students<\/strong> – $10 \u2013 Enjoy lunch with students on the terrace of the Thomas J. Garland Library.\u00a0 Reservations required.<\/p>\n

1 p.m. \u2013 Campus Tours<\/strong> \u2013 Revisit and Rediscover.\u00a0 The tour will showcase our growing and changing campus, and offer you the chance to experience Tusculum with the President\u2019s Society, a group of elite residential college students.\u00a0 Tours will depart from Garland Library lobby.<\/p>\n

1 p.m. \u2013 Golf Tournament<\/strong> \u2013 $55 – 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 pm.\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

2 p.m. \u2013 Ice Cream Social and Tusculum College Alumni Travel Preview <\/strong> \u2013 no charge – \u00a0Chalmers – Join alumni and friends as they learn about the exciting destinations that the Tusculum College Alumni Travel will be offering in the coming year. This event is open to all Tusculum College alumni and friends interested in travel.\u00a0 Visit with classmates, friends, and family you may have traveled with in the past and those you look to travel with in the future.<\/p>\n

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

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7 p.m. \u2013 Bonfire, Pep Rally, and Ghost Stories<\/strong> – WC\/Haynes Lawn \u2013 (Quad Area) Enjoy the annual Homecoming Bonfire with current students.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, October 22<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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

8 a.m. \u2013 Memorial Service<\/strong> \u2013 Garland Library Lobby – Join us in remembering alumni who have passed away since Homecoming 2015.<\/p>\n

8:30 a.m. – Alumni Breakfast<\/strong> – $15 \u2013Chalmers Conference Center – Come enjoy breakfast with alumni and friends.<\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013Sports Hall of Fame Induction<\/strong> \u2013 Chalmers – Come celebrate the newest sports hall of fame award honorees.<\/p>\n

10 a.m.\u00a0 \u2013 Alumni Awards and Alumni Meeting<\/strong> \u2013 Chalmers \u2013 Celebrate the newest alumni, learn the latest about the alumni association, and hear an update on the College.<\/p>\n

Alumni Band<\/strong> \u2013 Join the current Tusculum College Marching Band in Homecoming performances.\u00a0 The day will begin with a 10:00 a.m. rehearsal with events through the 2:30 p.m. football game.<\/p>\n

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

11 a.m. \u2013 4th<\/sup> Annual Civil War Scrimmage (Lacrosse Alumni Game) <\/strong>\u2013 Indoor Practice Field \u2013 Current men\u2019s lacrosse players and alumni will hold their 4th<\/sup> annual scrimmage game.<\/p>\n

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11:30 a.m. \u2013 Student Support Services Luncheon<\/strong> \u2013 Alumni who were in the Student Support Services program or ARCHES are invited to a BBQ cookout and other festivities at the Patton House (near Pioneer Park).\u00a0 Donations are optional, but welcome and can be made at the cookout.<\/p>\n

Noon \u2013 Homecoming Parade<\/strong> \u2013 Watch the 13th<\/sup> Annual Homecoming Parade along the route between the Charles Oliver Gray Complex and Pioneer Park.\u00a0 The Golden Pioneers will serve as Grand Marshals.<\/p>\n

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

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

7 p.m. \u2013 Alumni Baseball Game \u2013 <\/strong>Pioneer Park \u2013 Current players and alumni.<\/p>\n

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Alumni Dinner and Dance – GMI<\/strong><\/p>\n

6 p.m. \u2013 Alumni and Friends Social Hour<\/strong> \u2013 General Morgan Inn<\/p>\n

7 p.m. – Alumni and Friends Dinner <\/strong>\u2013 General Morgan Inn – $45 \u2013 Join us at the General Morgan Inn for dinner.\u00a0 A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

8 p.m. \u2013 Alumni and Friends Music and Fellowship<\/strong> \u2013 $15 (no dinner)- \u00a0DJ will provide music<\/p>\n

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Sunday, October 23<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Attend <\/strong>the church<\/strong> <\/strong>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 am, Sunday School at 9:30 am, the traditional service at 10:45 am.\u00a0 Learn more at www.firstpresgreeneville.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1 p.m. \u2013 Tusculum Women\u2019s Soccer<\/strong> hosts Catawba at Pioneer Field.<\/p>\n

3:30 p.m. \u2013 Tusculum Men\u2019s Soccer<\/strong> hosts Catawba at Pioneer Field.<\/p>\n

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Campus Hours <\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Tusculum College Bookstore Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

Niswonger Commons<\/strong><\/p>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Thursday, October 20<\/p>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Friday, October 21<\/p>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Saturday, October 22<\/p>\n

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

8 a.m. \u2013 Midnight Thursday, October 20<\/p>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Friday, October 21<\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. Saturday, October 22<\/p>\n

2 p.m. \u2013 Midnight Sunday, October 23<\/p>\n

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Allison Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rankin House behind Three Blind Mice<\/p>\n

3:30 \u2013 5 p.m. Thursday, October 20<\/p>\n

3:30 \u2013 5 p.m. Friday, October 21<\/p>\n

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

9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Thursday, October 20<\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Friday, October 21<\/p>\n

Tours are available\u00a0all day Friday and by appointment on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Thursday, October 20<\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Friday, October 21<\/p>\n

The new exhibit at Old College is “Prologue:\u00a0 Andrew Johnson\u2019s Political Career Before the Vice Presidency.”\u00a0 At the same museum there is also an exhibit on the McCormick family and their legacy at the College, a Tusculum College History Gallery, and a gallery of Johnson collection pieces that will be re-designed this coming year.<\/p>\n

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Hotels in Greeneville:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Econo Lodge<\/p>\n

www.econolodge.com<\/a><\/p>\n

1790 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville \u00b7 (423) 639-4185<\/p>\n

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Days Inn Greeneville<\/p>\n

www.daysinn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

935 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville \u00b7 (423) 639-2156<\/p>\n

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Quality Inn<\/p>\n

www.qualityinn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

3160 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville \u00b7 (423) 638-7511<\/p>\n

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General Morgan Inn<\/p>\n

www.generalmorganinn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

111 N Main St, Greeneville \u00b7 (423) 787-1000<\/p>\n

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Knights Inn (previously Charray Inn)<\/p>\n

www.charrayinn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

121 Serral Dr, Greeneville \u00b7 (423) 638-1331<\/p>\n

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Hampton Inn<\/p>\n

www.hamptoninn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

3130 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville \u00b7 (423) 638-3735<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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