JEFFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman will play host to a 40th anniversary reunion for the 1983 National Championship Team when the Eagle football team takes on Lenoir-Rhyne on Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. at Burke-Tarr Stadium.
While the reunion celebrates the 1983 team, players from all the 1980s and early 1990s are welcome to attend.
The reunion weekend commences Friday Sept. 22 with a golf tournament sponsored by Carson-Newman Hall of Famer Mike Schlechter at 7:30 a.m. at Patriot Hills Golf Club in Jefferson City, Tenn. The events continue that evening at the Music Road Resort Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, which serves as the reunion's headquarters. There will be a reception that evening at 6:30 at the hotel. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided while entertainment will be from 1980 alum Jim Smith.
Prior to the game with Lenoir-Rhyne, there will be a reunion tailgate at 11:00 a.m., while a banquet at the Music Road Resort Hotel will follow the game at 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, contact Lamar Brown '84 at (423) 619-0857, Mark Isom '85 at (865) 414-2533 or Jess Perez at (865) 522-7731. Or email at 1980sfootballreunion@gmail.com. Join the 1980s Football Reunion Facebook Group here:
www.facebook.com/groups/1980sfootballreunion
Notes about the Event:
Each player will receive 4 tickets to the game.
Each player should check in at sign in tent so they can be announced during half time.
10 minutes before half time, each player should gather at Forever Eagle tent in the north end zone.
Dress is sports casual (slacks/not ties).
There is no cost for game tickets, reception tickets, or banquet tickets.
Banquet will be catered by Calhoun's.
Reservation information:
• The Music Road Resort Convention Center in Pigeon Forge will serve as the
Reunion Headquarters.
• Call 1-800-429-7700 to reserve your room. Rooms are $209 plus tax.
• Reference Group Booking ID # 11712 for room block reservations.
• Standard and king rooms available.
• The deadline to reserve a room at this rate it 8/22/2023 (after deadline, room
availability is not guaranteed).
