Pride of the Southland prepares for Tennessee football season kickoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Pride of the Southland Marching Band is rehearsing for the Tennessee football season starting on September 5 at Neyland Stadium. Members have been practicing intensely for nearly two weeks to refine their musical performances, particularly the popular song "Rocky Top." 75% of the band's 415 members are non-music majors from 27 states. The band has a consistent presence at various Tennessee sporting events, demonstrating their commitment to enhancing the university's athletic experience.
- •Band rehearsals focus on timing and musical accuracy.
- •Members include students from various academic fields.
- •The season opens September 5 at Neyland Stadium.
- •The band performed "Rocky Top" frequently during 2025.
- •Basketball bands also traveled for multiple events last year.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — How Pride of the Southland preps the soundtrack for Neyland Saturdays
"The Pride of the Southland Marching Band is busy prepping for the Tennessee football season, which kicks off Sept. 5 at Neyland Stadium.
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