roar on the yard:
Your Homecoming ENTERTAINMENT Headquarters
Step into the ROAR ON THE YARD, the ultimate on-campus festival experience at Tennessee State University Homecoming!
Located live on the field of Hale Stadium, the ROAR ON THE YARD is where the Big Blue Tiger Nation come together for music, food, shopping, and celebration!
This all-day experience is packed with:
🎶 SiriusXM & Pandora Music Stage – Live performances and DJs that keep the vibes high
🍔 Food Truck Alley – Mouthwatering eats from city favorites and local vendors
🛍 Vendor Village – Alumni-owned businesses and official TSU Homecoming merchandise
🎈 Kids Zone – Family-friendly fun for our youngest Tigers
🔱 Greek Row Live – Strolls, steps, and Greek pride on full display
💼 Corporate Experience Row – Sponsor activations, games, and giveaways
💼 Legacy Lounge – The ultimate alumni link-up and gathering spot
Whether you’re a student, alum, fan, or supporter, ROAR ON THE YARD is your Homecoming headquarters — a place to connect, celebrate, and show your Big Blue pride like never before.
Where: Hale Stadium Field
When: Friday 10am-10pm; Saturday 10am-3pm
Access: Free
ROAR ON THE YARD at a glance
Blue Carpet Experience (VIP): An exclusive area featuring premium seating, shaded lounge tents, dedicated restrooms, and complimentary refreshments. Ideal for donors, high-profile alumni, sponsors, and honored guests, invited VIPs, university leadership, and select alumni.
Wristband access only.
The Hype Hub: This is the heart of the pep rally! Catch high-energy performances from the cheer squad, band, DJ sets, step shows, guest speakers, and special campus announcements. It’s where the energy starts and the whole campus vibes together. This experience is for everyone students, families, alumni, and fans alike.
The Yard: A dedicated space for fraternities and sororities to show out with stroll-offs, chants, and proud displays of heritage and history. Expect Divine Nine and other orgs to rep hard here with pride and flair. Fraternity and sorority members, fans, and curious newcomers. Spectator-friendly.
The Glow Up Corner: Step-and-repeat banners, university backdrops, mascot photo ops, and a social media wall perfect for that viral moment.
Safe Haven: The go-to zone for medical help, water, lost items, or reporting issues. Staffed by campus safety and EMTs.
Open Lawn: A flexible space for standing room or picnic-style seating with a good view and audio from the main stage.
Market Place Row: Your one-stop-shop for food trucks, apparel, artisan crafts, and more. A mix of local businesses and TSU-branded gear.
Legacy Lounge: A calm, shaded retreat for alumni and families to gather, reconnect, and enjoy refreshments in a more relaxed setting.
The Boom Box: A spotlight section for the university band — the heartbeat of every rally. Expect dynamic drumlines, powerful brass, and crowd-pumping anthems throughout the event.
Tiger Connect: A vibrant space for student clubs and orgs to showcase their work, recruit, and host fun, engaging activities
How to pARTICIPATE
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PULL UP & PARTY
Nothing to bring and nothing to do. Jus show up and come ready to show your Tiger pride, all while seeing current friends, old friends, or making new ones. Memories will be made here, so don’t miss out. No ticket needed.
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VIP Me, Please.
Get your VIP All Access Pass to experience HoCo Zone on a whole other level! Depending on the package you select, get closer than close to all of the activities inside of Hale Stadium. There’s no better way to experience the action like the VIP way!
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GRAB A PARTNER TENT OR VENDOR SPACE
Come & enjoy HoCo Zone as a partner while showing your support of Big Blue! We have several options to chose from to suit whatever size activation you would like to have. Join us in The Hole!