Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Indoor sports arena in Knoxville, United States
Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center is a multipurpose indoor venue with an octagonal design located on the University of Tennessee campus. The facility sits adjacent to Neyland Stadium and overlooks the Tennessee River.
The venue opened on December 3, 1987, as the university's new primary indoor sports facility. It replaced the older Stokely Athletic Center and became the main home for collegiate athletics programs.
The basketball court inside is named 'The Summitt' after Pat Summitt, the legendary coach of the Lady Vols program. This name carries deep meaning for fans and students who gather here to watch the team play.
The venue holds approximately 21,000 spectators and offers comfortable viewing from all sections. Modern facilities inside include dedicated training areas and specialized medical services for athletes.
The hall witnessed a remarkable crowd of over 25,000 people during a basketball game against Kentucky in 1989. This attendance figure remains the highest ever recorded in conference history.
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