Tennessee Announces 2026 Big Orange Caravan Tour Dates

Fans can meet Vols coaches and staff at events across the state.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Tennessee athletics has announced the schedule, ticket information, and locations for the 2026 Big Orange Caravan, a series of fan events featuring university leaders, coaches, and the Voice of the Vols. The caravan will make stops in Chattanooga, Nashville, and the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee in late April 2026.

Why it matters

The Big Orange Caravan provides an opportunity for Tennessee fans across the state to connect with the university's athletic department leadership and coaching staff. The events also raise funds for local UT alumni chapter scholarship endowments and the university's My All Campaign.

The details

The Big Orange Caravan will feature appearances by vice chancellor and director of athletics Danny White, men's basketball head coach Rick Barnes, women's basketball head coach Kim Caldwell, football head coach Josh Heupel, and the Voice of the Vols Mike Keith. Tickets for each tour destination will cost $30, plus taxes and fees, and include light food options. A total of $5 of every ticket sold will benefit a local UT alumni chapter's scholarship endowment, and $10 will benefit the My All Campaign.

  • The Big Orange Caravan will take place from April 28-30, 2026.
  • The Chattanooga event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 from 5-6:15 p.m. EDT.
  • The Nashville event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 from 5-6:15 p.m. CDT.
  • The Tri-Cities event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30 from 5-6:15 p.m. EDT.

The players

Danny White

Vice chancellor and director of athletics at the University of Tennessee.

Rick Barnes

Head coach of the Tennessee men's basketball team.

Kim Caldwell

Head coach of the Tennessee women's basketball team.

Josh Heupel

Head coach of the Tennessee football team.

Mike Keith

The Voice of the Vols, Tennessee's play-by-play announcer.

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What they’re saying

“The Big Orange Caravan provides an excellent opportunity for Tennessee fans across the state to connect with our athletic department leadership and coaching staff.”

— Danny White, Vice chancellor and director of athletics (Vols Wire)

What’s next

Fans can purchase tickets for the 2026 Big Orange Caravan events starting on March 15, 2026 through the Tennessee athletics website or by calling the ticket office.

The takeaway

The 2026 Big Orange Caravan showcases Tennessee's commitment to engaging with its passionate fan base throughout the state, while also raising funds for student-athlete scholarships and the university's broader fundraising campaign.