tailgating advice for Tennessee game.

Anyone anyone?

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LSU fan here bringing my thirteen year old son to the game on Saturday. Looking for ideas on what to do on Friday evening and on game day around campus. We have never been before and have no clue on what to do.

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As others mentioned, Friday night I'd go downtown (lower Broadway) and try and check out the Preds-Winnipeg Jets game. Nashville really gets behind and supports the Preds, so the atmosphere will be superb. Also, if you and your son haven't been to a NHL game before, you're in for a treat. It is arguably the best sport to watch live.

Saturday, Hillsboro Village/21st Ave is extremely close to the campus and stadium (definitely walking distance). There's a nice strip of restaurants and bars for y'all to check out (Pancake Pantry, McDougals, Double Dogs, Jackson's, Kay Bob's).

For tailgating, we always head to the grassy area and parking lots by the intersection of 31st Ave S and Natchez Trace (referenced in my post above). That's the best tailgating scene I've witnessed. You can head a few hundred yards closer to the stadium along the "star walk" and catch the band play and other pre-game festivities .

Centennial Park and The Parthenon is directly across West End on the other side of the stadium. That's definitely worth a look as well. Enjoy and Geaux Tigers and Anchor Down!