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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
  • $162 per year for commuter
  • $253 per year for non-commuter
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter : $24 for registered vehicles, $42 for non-registered
  • Fire lane : $42, plus $42 towing fee and a $3 daily storage fee
  • No parking zone : $42, plus $42 towing fee and a $3 daily storage fee
  • Handicapped zone : $200 citation plus $42 towing fee and $3 daily storage fee
Best Places to Find a Spot Spots in dorm parking lots are relatively easy to find in the late afternoon and on weekends. On weekdays at 9 a.m., they begin to fill up.
Good Luck Getting a Spot Here
  • Volunteer Boulevard beside Circle Park and the Humanities building
  • On game day, you might as well be panning for gold in the Tennessee River. Parking spots will be nearly impossible to find.

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It is rather expensive to obtain a parking pass at UT, and students describe the parking situation as inadequate and rarely reliable. Both the UTPD and City of Knoxville will issue parking tickets, and they can get pretty expensive with habitual parking violations. There are not many college campuses that offer a perfect parking environment, so it is one inconvenience you will have to bear anywhere.

Parking is a classic gripe here at UT. There are even bumper stickers that voice the many parking woes of UT. It is all a game finding the good spots at the good times and avoiding tickets. Of course, if you do not come to UT with a vehicle, it is not your problem. If so, pay attention to which lots you are entitled to and those you are not, and plan ahead for walking distances and spot hunting. Remember, parking a large blue Hummer beside Ayres Hall is the fastest and easiest way to make a generous donation to Parking Services.

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utkvol8282

Biology '15

0.0
F

SO HORRIBLE

parking on campus is possibly the most frustrating thing at UT. There are no spaces ever and the ones that are available usually are reserved and result in a ticket of $24. I got a ticket for parking in a commuter spot during class even though I am a non-commuter and got a ticket. Also if you dont pay your ticket in 14 days the charge is $36. Apparently the 14 days includes spring break.

Apr 04, 2012

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kaguila1

Microbiology '14

0.0
F

Terrible and Biased

Terrible horrible parking. No student parking at all. UTK campus raises tuition for parking spaces but only for staff members. There is plenty of room for parking for staff, but students do need it the most. Parking pass prices are ridiculous as well. I would recommend trying to split the cost for one vehicle and share the vehicle. Over all, it's a pain.

Mar 20, 2012

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dchamb16

Sport and Fitness Management '15

2.7
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Parking

You can usually find a parking space, but it might be a mile from your dorm.

Mar 18, 2012

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User rating for University of Tennessee - Parking is 1.2 out of 5 based on 39 user reviews.

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Getting a Parking Permit

There are Commuter, Fraternity (only available to active brothers), Motorcycle, Non-commuter, Perimeter, and Staff permits. Students who do not register for these permits should register for an “E” tag, which is free, but does not legally allow parking anywhere. It will only reduce the fine because your vehicle is registered with UT.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Parking and Transit Services
2121 Stephenson Dr.
(865) 974-6031
web.utk.edu/~pso

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