The local press sometimes called it the “alleged” athletic field. Wait Field, located at the southeastern corner of Cumberland Avenue and Fifteenth, was the best UT had to offer. Most universities in the Southeast that had a competitive football team had at least a decent field to play on. Old Wait Field was a Southern Conference joke. “Without a doubt,” wrote a Sentinel sportswriter in 1920, “Knoxville can lay claim to first honors when it comes to the worst football field in the world.” Wait for Field courtesy of University of Tennessee Events This Weekend Concerts & Live Music Annual Festivals Spring Events Summer Events Fall Events Winter Events Valentine's Day Halloween Events Holiday Events New Years International Festivals Sporting Events Submit an Event Volunteer With Us Things to Do Popular Spots Gay Street Old City Market Square Knox Urban Wilderness Neighborhoods Volunteer Landing World's Fair Park Attractions Free Things To Do Things To Do With Kids New in Knoxville Outdoors Parks & Gardens Trails & Greenways Biking Lakes & Rivers Waterfalls Boating & Paddling Golf Disc Golf Birding Skateparks Outdoor Equipment Rentals Arts & Culture First Friday Knoxville Museums & Galleries Arts District Performance Groups Theatre District The Maker City History & Heritage Celebrate Black History Historic House Museums Knoxville History Project Nightlife Pet Friendly Shopping Black Owned Businesses Farmers Markets Tours Restaurants New Restaurants Downtown Dining Breweries & Taprooms Digital Ale Trail Wine & Distilleries Thai & Vietnamese Vegan / Vegetarian Outdoor Seating Dog Friendly Patios Food Truck Parks Coffee Houses Desserts & Ice Cream Kid Friendly Fine Dining & Romantic Places to Stay Hotel Packages, Deals and Offers Hotels Full Service Select Service Limited Service Luxury & Boutique Extended Stay Near Convention Center Downtown Find by Region Cabins & Campgrounds Dog-Friendly Hotels Vacation Rentals Plan Your Visit Visitors Guide Enewsletter & Blog Sign Up Trip Ideas Visitors Center & Shop About The Area Transportation & Maps LGBTQ & Pride International Visitors Group Travel Guides
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