Tennessee Tightens Security for Trump Visit at No. 1 Texas-No. 14 Vols Showdown
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 25
Tennessee Tightens Security for Trump Visit at No. 1 Texas-No. 14 Vols Showdown
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 25
Summary
Secret Service and local officials locked down areas around Neyland Stadium on Friday ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Saturday’s Texas-Tennessee game, with road closures and a motorcade expected to snarl Knoxville traffic.
102,000 fans are expected for the top-15 SEC matchup, pushing Tennessee to urge early entry by offering half-priced concessions — including alcohol — from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. inside the stadium.
Students and fans gave mixed reactions to Trump’s appearance, with some calling it a traffic headache and others saying it was memorable to attend a game with a sitting president present.
The visit lands on a high-profile football weekend as No. 1 Texas, led by Arch Manning in his first road game, faces No. 14 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.