Homecoming 2024
Schedule of Events | October 28 - November 2
Get ready to celebrate Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Homecoming 2024! This exciting week is packed with events for students, alumni, and the entire Southwest community. Whether you're here for the spirited games, transfer fairs, or just looking to reconnect, there's something for everyone!
All Alums are invited - graduates, retirees, and former students of Southwest, State Tech and Shelby State - current students, employees and families.
We are excited to announce that celebrity dancer Ladia Yates and her L.Y.E Academy dancers, and our Southwest cheerleaders will perform during half-time at the men’s Homecoming basketball game on Nov. 2.
We look forward to seeing you for an unforgettable Homecoming week! For more information or to get involved, please reach out to the contacts provided.
Go, Saluqis!
Schedule of Events | October 28 - November 2
Transfer Fair
Location: Whitehaven Campus Lobby
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: LaToya Chavers, (901) 333-4804, ldchavers@southwest.tn.edu
Homecoming Trap -n - Paint
Location: Union Avenue Campus, Saluqi Den-B106
Student Event (Must have Student ID)
12:30 p.m.
Contact: Tamera Boyland, (901) 333-5380, thines1@southwest.tn.edu
Transfer Fair
Location: Macon Campus, Farris Building (1st floor)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: LaToya Chavers, (901) 333-4804, ldchavers@southwest.tn.edu
DJ Battle: “Versus Edition”
Location: Union Avenue Campus, Saluqi Den-B106
Student Event (Must have Student ID)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Tamera Boyland, (901) 333-5380, thines1@southwest.tn.edu
Transfer Fair
Location: Union Avenue Campus, B106
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: LaToya Chavers, (901) 333-4804, ldchavers@southwest.tn.edu
Alumni Mix & Mingle
Location: Union Avenue Campus, Saluqi Den-B106
Student & Alumni Event
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Tamera Boyland, (901) 333-5380, thines1@southwest.tn.edu
Pep Rally/Spirit Day
Location: Union Avenue Campus, Saluqi Den-B106
Student Event (Must have Student ID)
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Contact: Tamera Boyland, (901) 333-5380, thines1@southwest.tn.edu
Southwest vs Blue Mountain Christian University (Women’s Basketball)
Location: Union Avenue Campus, Verties Sails Gymnasium
Students Free with Student ID | Tickets $7
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Jarrett Stephens, (901) 333-5144, jmstephens2@southwest.tn.edu
Southwest Saluqi Athletic Hall of Fame Gala
Location: Union Avenue Campus, Verties Sails Gymnasium
Tickets: $50 | Tables of 8: $400
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Braylin Laster, (901) 333-4238, bwlaster@southwest.tn.edu
Homecoming Tailgate
Location: Union Avenue Campus, Outside Verties Sails Gymnasium
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Tamera Boyland, (901) 333-5380, thines1@southwest.tn.edu
Homecoming Battle of the Bands
Location: Union Avenue Campus, Verties Sails Gymnasium
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Imani Smith, (901) 333-4238, iqsmith@southwest.tn.edu
Southwest vs LeMoyne-Owen College, JV (Women’s Basketball)
Location: Union Avenue Campus, Verties Sails Gymnasium
Students Free with Student ID | Tickets $10
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jarrett Stephens, (901) 333-5144, jmstephens2@southwest.tn.edu
Southwest vs LeMoyne-Owen College, JV (Men’s Basketball)
Location: Union Avenue Campus, Verties Sails Gymnasium
Students Free with Student ID | Tickets $10
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Jarrett Stephens, (901) 333-5144, jmstephens2@southwest.tn.edu
NOTE: STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES GET IN FREE TO THE BASKETBALL GAMES - PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT/EMPLOYEE ID BADGE. GAME TICKETS ARE $10 PER PERSON.
Braylin Laster Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Resource DevelopmentContact Us
Schools Attending the Transfer Fair
- University of Memphis
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Mississippi State University
- University of Tennessee at Martin
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
- LeMoyne-Owen College
- Baptist University
- Bethel University
- Union University
- Christian Brothers University
- Lipscomb University
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- Tennessee State University
- Arkansas State University
