Located at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, we are just 20 miles south of Knoxville, TN, and 40 miles from Gatlinburg, TN. We are also only 15 miles from The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America! Spectacular views of the beautiful Smoky Mountains are visible from inside the football stadium, site of the Volunteer Classic! 

We also have the best hospitality room in the south! All band directors, instructors (and their family, of course), as well as bus drivers, are welcome! We also have plenty of concession stands, programs, and vendors for students and spectators!

Admission to the Contest is $10

Projected Classification 

(Subject to change based on the number of groups signed up) 

1A- 1 to 30 total members

2A- 31 to 60 total members

3A- 61-85 total members

4A- 86 to 110 total members

5A- 111 to 135 total members

6A- 136+ total members

Judging & Awards 

The Volunteer Classic uses the Tennessee Bandmasters Association's caption judging format.

TBA RUBRIC SHEETS

Trophies will be presented in each classification

● 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Band

● 1st and 2nd place Color Guard

● 1st and 2nd place Percussion

● 1st and 2nd place Drum Major

As well as:

● Grand Champion of Class 1A/2A/3A

● Grand Champion of Class 4A/5A/6A