About this Location

Facility Overview

The G16 Parking Garage is a primary multi-level campus parking structure situated in the heart of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) athletic and residential corridor along Pat Head Summitt Street and Volunteer Boulevard. Designed with multi-tier covered decks, clear directional signage, and wide drive lanes, G16 accommodates standard sedans, crossover utility vehicles, and standard full-size pickup trucks. The facility maintains a standard garage vertical clearance of approximately 7 feet (84 inches), making it unsuitable for oversized commercial haulers, high-roof conversion vans, or vehicles mounted with high roof racks. Well-lit stairwells, elevator service, and pedestrian walkways ensure seamless transit between parking bays and surrounding campus destinations.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

G16 boasts an exceptional location adjacent to the University of Tennessee\'s major athletic and academic venues:

Food City Center at Thompson-Boling Arena: Located just a brief 2-minute walk away, making it one of the premier parking decks for Tennessee Volunteers men\'s and women\'s basketball games, arena concerts, and commencement ceremonies.
Pratt Pavilion: Immediately adjacent to the garage, offering instant access to practice facilities and athletic offices.
Neyland Stadium: Located within a comfortable 7- to 10-minute walk (approx. 0.4 miles), serving as a crucial parking and shuttle node for Rocky Top football home games.
Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center: A short 3-minute stroll across the street for swim meets and aquatic competitions.
Student Union & Academic Core: Located roughly 8 to 12 minutes on foot, connecting drivers directly to the heart of academic life, Haslam College of Business, and campus dining halls.
Cumberland Avenue (\"The Strip\"): Situated less than 10 minutes to the north, offering popular student eateries, sports bars, cafes, and nightlife venues.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to the G16 Garage are accessible via Pat Head Summitt Street and Volunteer Boulevard, connecting drivers smoothly to Neyland Drive to the south and Cumberland Avenue to the north. Neyland Drive provides direct, bypass connectivity to US-129 (Alcoa Highway), Interstate 40, and Interstate 75, avoiding inner-city gridlock. For campus navigation without a car, the UT \"T\" Bus transit network runs frequent circulating routes right past the facility, connecting riders to Ag Campus, the Hill, and downtown transfer centers. Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) routes also serve the nearby Cumberland Avenue corridor.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-story covered parking sheltering vehicles from harsh sun, rain, and winter weather.
Passenger elevator access and illuminated stair towers serving all garage decks.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently positioned near elevator landings and ground exits.
Modern surveillance systems, comprehensive security illumination, and campus emergency blue-light call boxes.
Integration with University parking management and mobile parking payment systems such as ParkMobile for visitor parking sessions during authorized hours.
Sturdy perimeter barriers and well-maintained pedestrian crosswalks connecting directly to campus sidewalks.

Ideal For

Tennessee Volunteers sports fans attending basketball games and events at Thompson-Boling Arena (Food City Center).
Spectators, alumni, and game-day visitors heading to Neyland Stadium on college football Saturdays.
Visiting scholars, guest lecturers, prospective students, and parents touring the UT Knoxville campus.
Concertgoers attending live touring performances and family arena shows.
Commuter students and university staff members holding valid zone permits.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During standard weekday academic hours, parking rules are strictly monitored by University of Tennessee Parking & Transit Services; permit requirements apply, and visitors must park in marked visitor bays and activate parking sessions via ParkMobile or designated kiosks. On major game days—especially SEC football Saturdays and basketball home games—traffic around Volunteer Boulevard and Pat Head Summitt Street becomes heavily congested, and parking is often reserved exclusively for athletic donor pass holders. If visiting for a special event, plan to arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes before scheduled start times and follow university traffic control officers for post-event egress routing onto Neyland Drive.