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    Family Weekend 2026

    Friday, September 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM until Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7:30 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00


    Carson-Newman University
    1646 Russell Ave
    Jefferson City, TN 37760
    United States

    Family Weekend 2026

    Friday, September 25th- Saturday, September 26th, 2026

    This special weekend is designed for students, family members, and friends to connect, celebrate, and experience the amazing place that we call home.

    From Friday's Dinner, Live Music & S'mores to Saturday's Student Life Panel, Eagle Family Market, Athletic Events, Family Weekend 2026 is sure to have an engaging activity for everyone to enjoy!
     

    Friday, September 25th:

    5:30pm- 6:00pm Friday Check-In | The Small Cafeteria

    6:00pm- 7:00pm Dinner with the President  | The Small Cafeteria

    7:00pm- 8:00pm Live Music & S’mores | The Eyrie

     

    Saturday, September 26th:

    8:30am - 9:00am Saturday Check-In | Gentry Auditorium  Henderson Hall

    9:00am-9:45am Student Life Panel | Gentry Auditorium  Henderson Hall

    10:00am- 11:00am Latin American Music Celebration Concert  | Tarr Music Center Lawn

    11:00am- 1:00pm C-N Swim Orange & Blue Intrasquad | MSAC Pool

    11:00am- 2:00pm Cafeteria Open for Lunch  | Stokely Memorial Cafeteria

    11:00am-1:00pm Eagle Family Market | Ken Sparks Way

    11:30am Family Cornhole Tournament  | The Practice Football Field

    12:00pm Eagle Uprising Pep Rally | McCown Soccer Field

    1:00pm C-N Football vs Mars Hill  | Burke Tarr Stadium

    5:00pm Men’s Soccer vs Mars Hill  | Wayne and Beth Harvey Stadium at McCown Field

    7:30pm Women’s Soccer vs Mars Hill  | Wayne and Beth Harvey Stadium at McCown Field

     


    Family Weekend Pricing:

    • $35 per adult
    • Free for 12 and Under
    • Free for C-N Students

    Pricing Includes:
    • Eagle Family Welcome Bundle for your Registered Family
    • Friday Dinner with the President
    • Family Photo at the Eagle Statue
    • Saturday Lunch Voucher
    • Access to all Family Weekend Events
    • Access to the Eagle Family Market
    • Registration Access for the Family Cornhole Tournament 
    • Local Hotel Discounts
    • Athletic Event Ticket Bundle- Purchase Football Tickets & Receive Both Soccer Tickets Free

    **Please Note: Football tickets must be purchased separately using the following link:
    Eagle Football: Tickets


    Need a Local Place to Stay?

    Hotels offering Family Weekend special group rate:

    • TownePlace Suites by Marriott Morristown
      - Last Day to Book with Discount: Tuesday, September 01, 2026

    • Courtyard by Marriott Kodak Sevierville 
      - Last Day to Book with Discount: Tuesday, September 01, 2026

    Book your group rate for Carson-Newman Parents Weekend


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