Family Weekend 2026
September 11 - 13, 2026
Join us for Tennessee Tech’s Family Weekend!
Most events are open to all Tennessee Tech parents and families unless otherwise noted. Review the weekend's schedule below to explore various programs and activities while visiting your Golden Eagle. This is a special time to connect, explore campus, and make memories together!
Event Schedule
09/11/2026 at 08:00 AM
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 Online Auction is open to everyone! Bidding will close on September 13 at 8pm (central). Bidding link will be available starting Wednesday, Sept. 9.
09/12/2026 at 08:00 AM
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 Silent Auction is open to everyone! Bidding will close on September 13 at 8pm (central). Bidding link will be available starting Wednesday, Sept. 9.
09/12/2026 at 04:00 PM06:00 PM
Stop by the Family Weekend Tailgate before kickoff! Enjoy a complimentary meal (while supplies last), connect with fellow Golden Eagle families, and soak up the game day atmosphere. Whether you're heading into the game or simply stopping by to visit, all families are welcome.
09/12/2026 at 10:30 AM12:00 PM
Commemorate your experience at Family Weekend! Families will be able to take their family portrait, which will be an excellent keepsake from this time on campus spent with your student!
09/12/2026 at 03:45 PM
Join in the 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!
09/12/2026 at 05:00 PM
Before heading into the stadium, listen to the Golden Eagle Marching Band as they perform for the tailgate crowd!
09/12/2026 at 06:00 PM
Come cheer on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles as they take on the Samford Bulldogs. 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.
09/13/2026 at 08:00 AM
Take some time to explore the city your student is calling home during their college experience! Enjoy a Sunday brunch, enjoy some shopping in historic downtown or go for an exciting outdoor adventure. There's plenty to do both in and near the Cookeville area. Check out visitcookevilletn.com for some great ideas of things to see and do while you're here.
09/13/2026 at 08:00 AM08:00 PM
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 Silent Auction is open to everyone! Bidding will close on September 13 at 8pm (central). Bidding link will be available starting Wednesday, Sept. 9.
09/12/2026 at 10:00 AM02:00 PM
Experience live glass blowing demonstrations from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with Tech's School of Art, Craft & Design. *This event is weather permitting.
09/11/2026 at 06:00 PM
Get ready to rewind! Join the Crawford Alumni Center and Tennessee Tech alumni, students, and our community for our 2nd annual Movies on the Quad on September 11 with an outdoor retro movie favorite, popcorn, live music with a Tech student band, lawn games, friendship bracelets, and food trucks right on the Quad. Movie is TBA.
09/11/2026 at 06:00 PM
Join the fun at Cookeville's 29th Annual Main Street Festival. Enjoy great music, delicious food and fun for all ages!
09/11/2026 at 04:00 PM
Call ahead of time to reserve your lane at Bowling World and share you are with the Tech Family Weekend for your discounted lane price of $19.99 for regular bowling, $24.50 for Cosmic Bowling and $1.75 shoe rentals! Call to reserve: 931-528-5551
09/12/2026 at 11:00 AM
Call ahead of time to reserve your lane at Bowling World and share you are with the Tech Family Weekend for your discounted lane price of $19.99 for regular bowling, $24.50 for Cosmic Bowling and $1.75 shoe rentals! Call to reserve: 931-528-5551
09/13/2026 at 11:00 AM
Call ahead of time to reserve your lane at Bowling World and share you are with the Tech Family Weekend for your discounted lane price of $19.99 for regular bowling, $24.50 for Cosmic Bowling and $1.75 shoe rentals!
09/12/2026 at 09:00 AM12:00 PM
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. See the reptiles on display and learn more about these fascinating creatures.