Tennessee football fans: What to know before the Vols play at Neyland Stadium

After a crushing 36-7 loss to Missouri on the road Nov. 11 - marking the largest losing margin of coach Josh Heupel's three seasons at UT - the Vols are back home at Neyland Stadium Nov. 18 for their final home game of the season, kicking off at 3:30 p.m. against No. 1 Georgia.

If you can't be there in person to see Tennessee play, the matchup against Georgia will be broadcast on CBS.

But if you can go, here's what you need to know before you head out to see the Vols playing on their home turf at historic Neyland Stadium, which has a capacity of 101,915.

Guess who else will be at Neyland to see the Vols take on Georgia!

None other than Dolly Parton herself plans to be at the Nov. 18 game to cheer on the Vols. Parton announced on Instagram that she would be attending the game Neyland Stadium.

"Well, hello, it's Dolly, and I am so excited to join 101,000 of my friends in the best place for college football, Neyland Stadium," Parton, decked out in Vols orange, said in the Instagram reel. "I'll see you there!"

What uniform will the Vols wear for the Georgia game?

Out of the various uniforms the Vols have donned this season, Tennessee football is keeping the look classic and simple this weekend, UT announced Nov. 16.

When and where the Volunteers are playing next

What matchup is up next, and will it be home or away? Here's a full list of this season's University of Tennessee football games.

What time is the Vol Walk?

Don't miss the Vol Walk, a highlight for fans and a Tennessee football tradition since 1990. The Vol Walk starts two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff of every home game.

Getting to the game on time

Got your Big Orange gear ready, your tickets in hand and your hopes high for this year's team? Perfect - now you just need to get to Neyland Stadium and park your car. Here are recommended routes, depending on where you're coming from, and potential places to park, especially if you didn't already get a parking pass for the season.

Get the party started early on a new Neyland shuttle bus

You can skip the walk to the stadium and get a head start on the celebration by catching a new shuttle service offered by the R-Team Services party bus, which will offer bench seating, lights, TVs, speakers and dancing on your trip to the Neyland starting four hours before kickoff on game days.

Here's what you need to know to catch the party bus.

Hungry before kickoff?

You won't have to cheer on an empty stomach if you plan ahead a bit. Plenty of restaurants and bars near the University of Tennessee campus, in downtown Knoxville and in nearby neighborhoods can provide game day sustenance, whether you're looking for plain old fast food or a more traditional sit-down restaurant.

If you're a UT alumnus back in town for the game, lots of restaurants might have come and gone since you were last on campus, so here's a rundown of 21 great Knoxville restaurants to choose from this weekend.

Beer on tap at Neyland

Once you're at Neyland Stadium, fans 21+ can toast the team with a beer. As long as your have your age-appropriate ID on hand, you can choose from a variety of domestic beer, two seltzers and one IPA − plus, spiked sweet tea in a can. Here's everything you need to know about Neyland beer sales. Knox News reporter Ryan Wilusz tested Neyland's beer lines on Sept. 9, and reported quick service and high prices.

What you can carry in your clear plastic bag

You carry your love for the Vols in your heart, of course - but anything else you take to Neyland Stadium has to be carried in a clear plastic bag, per University of Tennessee security rules. Before you find yourself getting stopped at the gate with a selfie stick, umbrella or other forbidden items in hand, check this list of what you can and can't take to the game.

A quick tip before 'Go Vols' trips you up

If you're new to Vols fansdom, here's a tip to save yourself some embarrassment before you start cheering for UT: it's pronounced "Vawls," not "Voles."

Fan on the gram? Try Neyland's Wi-Fi

Planning to post online from your seat in Neyland during the game? You might be able to use Neyland Stadium's Wi-Fi, called - of course - RockyTopWiFi. That is, if your seat is in a part of the stadium where the Wi-Fi is available so far, specifically the lower bowl, which includes sections with a single letter between A and W or between X1 and Z15. Reporter Ryan Wilusz put the new Neyland Wi-Fi to the test for its Sept. 9 debut, and encountered no major kinks.

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Need some new Vols gear? How about Lululemon!

Athleisure apparel company Lululemon and the Tennessee Vols have launched a line of branded merchandise for Tennessee. Here's everything you need to know about the Lululemon Vols collection and how to get some.

Good ol' 'Rocky Top'

Throughout the game, any good Vols fan hopes to hear a lot of "Rocky Top," which was recently dubbed the best fan participation song identified with an SEC school. The Pride of the Southland band first performed "Rocky Top" in Neyland at an Oct. 21, 1972, game against Alabama - but the song that has now become the unofficial anthem of Tennessee football almost didn't make the cut for the marching band's repertoire, believe it or not.

And the classic version isn't the only one heard at games these days - especially around Halloween. A new "Spooky Rocky Top" remix brings a haunting tone to the familiar tune - and has its own very special ties to UT. Give it a listen!

Keep up with all the Vols news before, during and after the game

Find full, ongoing UT football coverage from Knox News at GoVolsXtra.

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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Tennessee football fans: Neyland Stadium seating, capacity, parking