Cheers to 125 Years!
We’re celebrating 125 years of UT Martin spirit, tradition, and pride! UT Martin alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters are invited to join the celebration from October 5–12. Let’s come together to honor our past, celebrate the present, and cheer on the future of UT Martin!
CHEERS TO UTM
Homecoming T-Shirts
To commemorate UT Martin’s 125th anniversary, show your UT Martin pride with the official 2025 Homecoming T-Shirt! Featuring a bold design with the university’s classic colors, it’s the perfect blend of tradition and celebration. Homecoming T-Shirts are presale ONLY and will be available soon!
Order Your T-ShirtEvent Schedule
3–4 p.m. | ROTC Homecoming 5K Fun Run | Martin Running Company | Register Here
3 p.m. | Vanguard Theatre presents: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde | Harriet Fulton Theatre—UTM Fine Arts Building
6 p.m. | 125th Community Worship Service | Hosted by Martin First Baptist Church
DRESS-UP THEME: “Skyhawk Slumber Style”
Rise & Shine, UTM—kick off Homecoming week with a Skyhawk pajama party and dress in cozy comfort as we wake up ready to celebrate 125 years.
4 p.m. | Rope Pull (Bracket #1) | Pacer Pond
DRESS-UP THEME: “Skyhawk Time Machine”
Celebrate UTM’s 125th anniversary by dressing up in your favorite decade to honor UTM throughout the years.
12 p.m. | Hawk Walk—History of UT Martin: Building Tour
4 p.m. | Rope Pull (Bracket #2) | Pacer Pond
7 p.m. | Flight Crew Lip Sync Contest | Festival Park—Downtown Martin
DRESS-UP THEME: “Skyhawks Wear Pink”
On Wednesday, Skyhawks wear PINK . . . with a purpose! Wear pink to show campus-wide support for breast cancer awareness.
10 a.m.–6 p.m. | SGA Homecoming Election Voting | Runway
DRESS-UP THEME: “Double the Skyhawk Spirit”
Twinning is winning—grab a friend and pick your matching outfit. Two times the fun, two times the Skyhawk pride!
4 p.m. | Rope Pull (Alternate Rain Day) | Pacer Pond
5-7 p.m. | 2nd Annual SJCS Chili Cook-Off | Martin Public Library State | Register Here
DRESS-UP THEME: “Orange & Navy Takeover”
Let’s show everyone what “125 years of UTM spirit” looks like! Dress up in UTM colors, Skyhawk apparel, or wear your Homecoming t-shirt to go all out for the university!
10 a.m. | 125th Opening Ceremony | Watkins Auditorium
3 p.m. | Rope Pull (Championship) | Pacer Pond
7 p.m. | Pyramid & Pep Rally Competition | Tom & Kathleen Elam Center
7 p.m. | NPHC Block Party | Veteran’s Park
7:06 p.m. | All-Black Affair presented by UTM Alphas | Discovery Park of America—830 Everett Blvd. Union City, TN 38261 | Register Here
10 p.m. | BAC Meet & Greet | Dunagan Alumni Center
8–10 a.m. | 22nd Annual Empty Bowls | Martin Public Library Stage—Downtown Martin
9:06 a.m. | Alpha 50th Anniversary History and Legacy Program presented by UTM Alphas | Watkins Auditorium | Register Here
9:15 a.m. | Chancellor’s Homecoming Brunch & Alumni Awards Program—Invitation Only | Paul Meek Library
9–11 a.m. | Rotaract—Phi Eta Sigma—SGA Can Sculpture Contest | The Quad
10 a.m. 19th annual UTM Football Alumni Tailgate | Hardy Graham Stadium | Register Here
10:30 a.m. Quad City | The Quad
11 a.m. UTM Football Skyhawk Walk | The Quad
12:06 p.m. The Ultimate Alpha Tailgate presented by UTM Alphas | Hardy Graham Stadium Tailgate Area | Ends at 5:00 p.m. | Register Here
2 p.m. | UTM Football vs. Western Illinois University Homecoming Game | Hardy Graham Stadium | Purchase Tickets »
7 p.m. | NPHC Homecoming Step Show | Tom and Kathleen Elam Center | Register Here
9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Trail After Dark—Alumni Party | Ava Manor
10:30 a.m. | UTM Homecoming Brunch | UTM Dining Hall—Boling University Center
Weeklong & Noteworthy Events
Banner Competition
UTM organizations will be decorating banners with orange, navy blue, & Skyhawks too—representing school pride proudly to cheers to 125 years of UT Martin! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Homecoming Banner on our Facebook page during our week-long celebration!
Cast your voteBaby Skyhawk Gear
Celebrate UTM’s 125th anniversary by sharing your family’s legacy and introducing the next generation of Skyhawks to the spirit and tradition of UT Martin! Order your exclusive Baby Skyhawk items now!
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Local Lodging
Martin: Hampton Inn, Days Inn by Wyndham, Econo Lodge
Fulton: Meadows Hotel
Union City: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Hampton Inn, MainStay Suites, Sleep Inn
Milan: Hampton Inn, Milan Inn & Suites
Paris: The Lodge at Paris Landing, Hampton Inn by Hilton
Airbnb Locations: Martin, Union City, McKenzie, and Paris