Tennessee Tennis Facilities

The University of Tennessee Varsity Tennis Courts are considered to be among the finest outdoor playing facilities in the intercollegiate ranks.

The facility features six courts which are located on the west side of campus, across from the Presidential Court Complex - a hub of student activity - and behind the Apartments Residence Hall.

The six courts have been refurbished on a regular basis since being built in 1976, with the latest renovation coming prior to the 1997 season. The facility was completed in 1981 with the addition of a 2000-seat grandstand and a modern two-story clubhouse containing team locker rooms, coaches' offices, an equipment room, press facilities and a concession stand. Lights for the courts were donated in 1987 by former Vol All-America Paul Annacone.

Since the facility's completion, Knoxville-area tennis enthusiasts and Tennessee students have filled the Varsity Court stands to see collegiate tennis at its best.

The Varsity Courts have hosted of numerous prestigious tournaments, including SEC Championships, Region III Championships and several high school tournaments. The courts are also used in the summer for the Big Orange Tennis Camps.

DIRECTIONS TO THE GOODFRIEND INDOOR TENNIS CENTER/VARSITY COURTS
From airport: Turn north on U.S. Highway 129 leaving airport. After crossing the Tennessee River bridge just outside of Knoxville, exit onto Neyland Drive (Tennessee Highway 153). Turn left (south) at the bottom of the exit ramp and follow road until Thompson-Boling Arena is visible. Turn left onto Lake Loudoun Boulevard. Turn left at second stoplight. Follow Volunteer Blvd. to next light. Turn right on Temple St. Turn left on Andy Holt Blvd. Turn right on 20th. Center and courts on left.

From I-40 east (from Nashville) and I-75 north (from Chattanooga): Follow I-40 and I-75 to I-40/I-75 junction in west Knoxville. Continue on I-40 east to U.S. Highway 129 south. Follow 129 south to the exit for Neyland Drive (Tennessee Highway 153). Turn left (south) at the bottom of the exit ramp and follow the road until Thompson-Boling Arena is visible. Turn left onto Lake Loudoun Boulevard. Turn left at second stoplight. Follow Volunteer Blvd. to next light. Turn right on Temple St. Turn left on Andy Holt Blvd. Turn right on 20th. Center and courts on left.

  From I-40 west (from Asheville, N.C.):   Follow I-40 west to the James White Parkway exit and exit to the left. Follow Parkway to Neyland Drive (Tennessee Highway 153) until Thompson-Boling Arena is visible. Turn right onto Lake Loudoun Boulevard. Turn left at second stoplight. Follow Volunteer Blvd. to next light. Turn right on Temple St. Turn left on Andy Holt Blvd. Turn right on 20th. Center and courts on left.

  From I-75 south (from Lexington, Ky.): Follow I-75 south to I-275 south just past Merchants Road. Follow I-275 to I-40 east. Exit I-40 east onto James White Parkway and follow Parkway to Neyland Drive (Tennessee Highway 153) until Thompson-Boling Arena is visible. Turn left at second stoplight. Follow Volunteer Blvd. to next light. Turn right on Temple St. Turn left on Andy Holt Blvd. Turn right on 20th. Center and courts on left.

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  Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Center

Tennessee's tennis student-athletes are fortunate to call one of the nation's most impressive collegiate indoor facilities home.

Opened in 1997, the Goodfriend Tennis Complex is home to Tennessee's men's and women's tennis squads. The four-court indoor facility plays host to all UT indoor matches and gives the Vols a winter home and a way to contiunue competition or practice in the event of inclement weather. The Goodfriend Tennis Complex is the first of its kind on the UT campus.

Following the 1998 season, Tennessee moved all tennis operations into the the Goodfriend Center. The new "Home of the Vols" boasts four courts, a capacity for 500 fans, a reception area and a concession stand.

For the coaches and players, the facility also features new locker rooms, a team room and coaches' offices for the daily use of the UT Tennis programs.

The Goodfriend Tennis Center hosted the 1998 SEC Indoor Championships and has played host to UT's annual O'Charley's Tennis Classic since 1998.