Thompson-Boling Arena

1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, Tennessee 37916 USA

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Opens Fri 10:30a

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“Basketball in Knoxville, TN”

Thompson-Boling Arena is home to the U.T. Men's and Women’s basketball and Women's Volleyball teams. The site is also used for other events such as concerts, conventions, and other sporting events such as NBA exhibition games. Naming the Arena The arena is named after B. Ray Thompson and former U.T. president Dr. Edward J. Boling. History The arena was first used during the 1987–88 season. With both the Vols and Lady Vols basketball consistently in the top 25, Thompson–Boling Arena has received much attention as a premier college basketball facility.

Reviewed by
Lindsay H.

January 01, 2022

So many events take place in this older, but huge arena. Last night, my family went to a Lady Vols basketball game (where they whomped UT Chattanooga!). We wandered around for about 30 minutes... Read more

Reviewed by
Paul V.

May 02, 2021

Okay I won't give this the homer's review of a Vol fan, although I am one. This will be an alleged fair review of the behemoth known affectionately to the local-yocals as TBA. First, you'll have... Read more

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Bryan J.

June 24, 2023

This by far the worst concert venue in the US. It's amazing that they can't figure out how to sell beer. Very few vendors, long lines, they ID 50 year olds 3 times in one line. I've been to 25+... Read more

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