Pratt Pavilion is located adjacent to the Food City Center and houses two full-size basketball courts, one for each of Tennessee’s men’s and women’s teams, as well as an athletic training room, a weight room, a film-study room and recruiting lounges.

The basketball court is named "The Summitt" after the late Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt. It replaced the Stokely Athletic Center. The mammoth octagonal building lies just northwest of the Tennessee River, and just southwest of Neyland Stadium.

Thompson-Boling Arena opened during the 1987-88 season, with the Tennessee men's basketball team defeating Marquette 82-56 before a crowd of 25,272 on Dec. 3. The Lady Vols raced to a 102-59 victory over Stetson earlier that evening.

Nov 28, 2023 · Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center is the third largest on-campus basketball arena in the country and is one of the nation's biggest and brightest stages for college basketball. Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center also hosts a variety of concerts, special events, commencement ceremonies, and other community activities each year.

Jan 31, 2025 · Tennessee basketball announced a new renovation project to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Friday morning. The renovation project includes two major components including a new center court jumbotron and the creation of the “Riverside Club.”

Feb 24, 2024 · About a full court’s heave from the banks of the Tennessee River, Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center has served as the home court of the Tennessee Volunteers men’s and women’s basketball programs since 1987, replacing the Stokley Athletic Center.

Feb 27, 2010 · TBA is home to the men's and women's basketball teams as well as the volleyball team. The arena is split into two sections, upper and lower level. They are both serviced by one concourse.

Aug 29, 2023 · On Wednesday, it was revealed by Tennessee's athletic department that some major changes were coming to Thompson-Boling Arena shortly. These renovation announcements are coming on the tail end...

Mar 10, 2021 · 1/2 courts for basketball are available by reservation. Reservations are limited to 30-minutes per person. A maximum of 3 people are allowed per 1/2 court. Reservations must be made on an individual basis. Masks are required to be worn correctly (above the nose & below the chin) at all times.

The basketball court is named “The Summitt” after the late Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt. The entire venue was designed to replace the Stokely Athletic Center when the venue’s age demanded replacement to keep up with NCAA standards and the needs of modern audiences and fans.