Parents & Families

Browse the abundance of items available for bidding, including golf packages, restaurant gift cards, items from local boutiques, family entertainment packages and much more! Proceeds will support the Parent Association scholarship fund and association events. The auction is open to everyone all day until bidding closes at 8:00 PM (central) on Sunday, Sept. 22. 

Online

Are you up for a challenge? Complete the challenges on your Family Weekend Program with your family to be entered to win an AWESOME prize of some Tech swag! Submissions must be received by 1:00 PM at the Family Weekend Tailgate - Parent Association Tent. 

Various Locations - Tennessee Tech & Cookeville

Pick-up your program for the weekend from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM! This program will be your guide to all the great events going on around campus and in the local community. *Gold & Legacy Parent Association Members... You may pick up your two (2) tickets during any of the program pick-up times.

Roaden University Center, 1st Floor, Lobby

Are you a member of the Parent Association? Stop by this meet and greet social event from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM to enjoy some light refreshments and fellowship among Tech Parents! You'll also have an opportunity to meet some members of the Tennessee Tech Parent Association's Board of Trustees.

Stonecipher Lecture Hall, Lobby

Come experience the College of Education's VISION Lab from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. You’ll be amazed with the interactive technology-based program that will immerse you in a virtual reality experience!

Bartoo Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 212

Do reptiles fascinate you? Have you ever wanted to wrap a snake around your shoulders? Now's your chance! Stop by the Live Reptile Exhibit, sponsored by the Biology Department, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to see the reptiles on display and learn more about these fascinating creatures!

Pennebaker Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 318

Commemorate your experience at Family Weekend! From 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM families will be able to take their family portrait, which will be an excellent keepsake from this time on campus spent with your student!

Centennial Plaza

Join in a Tech tradition as students and fans align the path and cheer as the Golden Eagle football team makes their way to Tucker Stadium before the game!

Tailgate Park, West Stadium Parking Lot

Stop by for some free food and fun before the game (while supplies last)! Don't forget to turn in your Scavenger Hunt cards at the Parent Association tent by 1:00 PM - winners will be announced after halftime during the football game! Parent Association Gold and Legacy members may also pick up their two (2) tickets for the game at the Parent Association tent.

Tailgate Park, West Stadium Parking Lot

Before heading into the stadium, listen to the Golden Eagle Marching Band as they perform for the tailgate crowd!

Tailgate Park, West Stadium Parking Lot

Come cheer on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles as they take on the Tennessee State Tigers! Tech students get in free with their Eagle Card (Student I.D.). Visit TTUsports.com to purchase general admission tickets and for additional game day info and updates.

Tucker Stadium

Get your competitive spirit ready and share in this FREE unique axe-throwing experience. Get Axed features 12 digital axe-throwing games to test your skills and challenge your family. Feel free to bring your own food or order some snacks and drinks while you're there. Must present Eagle Card for entry.

Get Axed - 768 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville (Walmart Shopping Center)

Curious to see what happens when you mix the elements? Come find out and be amazed as faculty and students of the Chemistry Department perform various demonstrations! You’ll be in for a sweet treat when they make ice cream with liquid nitrogen that can be enjoyed by all! Come see why bonds made in the Chemistry Department can’t be broken!

Stonecipher Lecture Hall, Rm. 126

Experience live glass blowing demonstrations from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM with Tech’s School of Art, Craft & Design. *This event is weather permitting.

Centennial Plaza

Need to burn off some energy? Grab the family and visit Cookeville's newly renovated trampoline park, Thrive Family Fun Center (open from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM), that includes trampolines, challenging climbing walls and non-stop arcade action. Jump for 1 hour for only $10 (normally $17) per person! Must show Eagle Card to receive discount; discount will apply to all family members in party.

Thrive Family Fun Center - 400 Dubois Rd. Ste. A21, Cookeville

Stop by the University Store from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM to stock up on all your Tennessee Tech game day and spirit gear! You can also visit the Store's trailer on the sidelines during the football game! Show your Family Weekend program for a 10% discount off one (1) logo item (some exclusions may apply).

University Store, Roaden University Center, Ground Floor

Visit our state-of-the-art medical simulation labs from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM where you’ll witness the hands-on experience our nursing students receive!

Bell Hall Rotunda

Grab the whole family for a fun day of bowling at Bowling World (open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)! Enjoy a special rate of $18.80 an hour (20% off) for up to 6 people per lane with 50% off shoe rental and 10% off at the restaurant for Family Weekend! Call Bowling World at (931) 528-5551 to reserve your lane.

Bowling World - 545 Neal St, Cookeville

You’ve seen it being built from the ground up, now is your chance to get an exclusive guided tour through our brand new, state of the art, Ashraf Islam Engineering Building! Join Director of Labs, Liz Humphrey, as she takes you through the beautiful building while describing it’s unique features. Bring the family and meet at the Atrium entrance (on the pond side). Tour will start at 9:00 AM.

Ashraf Islam Engineering Building, Atrium Entrance

You’ve seen it being built from the ground up, now is your chance to get an exclusive guided tour through our brand new, state of the art, Ashraf Islam Engineering Building! Join Director of Labs, Liz Humphrey, as she takes you through the beautiful building while describing it’s unique features. Bring the family and meet at the Atrium entrance (on the pond side). Tour will start at 10:30 AM.

Ashraf Islam Engineering Building, Atrium Entrance

Visit our Golden Eagle Golf Club for a quick round of golf. As part of Family Weekend, you'll receive a $5 discount when reserving a tee time in advance (ttugoldeneaglegolfclub.com) or letting the Club staff know you are here for Family Weekend! For more information, please contact the Club at (931) 372-4653. 

Golden Eagle Golf Club - 1500 Country Club Rd, Cookeville