The Thornton Athletics Student Life Center is a state-of-the-art, 33,000 sq/ft facility that houses the Tennessee Tailored program, which encompasses academic counseling and career development services for student-athletes.
Tennessee Tailored Information
- Address:
1801 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, TN, 37996
Our Mission
To lead the way in maximizing the Tennessee student-athlete experience through championship-level academic investment, professional preparation, and community connection. #TennesseeTailored
Our Vision
Deliver an unparalleled student-athlete experience through transformational programs and services tailored to the exact specifications of empowered graduates and world-changing leaders. Create an individualized roadmap to academic excellence, career and leadership development, personal enhancement, and community engagement for each student-athlete. Honor the foundation of college athletics and harness the power of Vol Nation to prepare student-athletes for life beyond sport.
How was the Thornton Center named?
The Thornton Athletics Student Life Center was dedicated in honor of John "Thunder" Thornton, his wife, Eileen, and their family, in recognition of the commitment they made to the establishment of the facility. Their family's generous gift funded construction of one of the most significant buildings in the University of Tennessee Athletics Complex. The Thornton Athletics Student Life Center, an academic home for over 550 University of Tennessee student-athletes, reflects his belief that success starts with academics.
"The University of Tennessee has to do its best to provide the atmosphere and academic assistance to the young men and women who come to school here and participate in athletics," he has said.
A Blount County native, Thornton has built an impressive resume of business success and community service. A former member of UT's Board of Trustees, Thornton and his family have served the University well over the years and his legacy will be reflected in the lives of each of the young student-athletes served within the facility.
Hours of Operation
Sunday 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 9:00pm
Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm
