Do you own a boat at Choto Marina? Are you planning to take it to the VOL Navy for the UT/LSU football game weekend (October 15)? A group of VOL Fans is looking for someone to transport them from Choto Marina to the VOL Navy for that weekend. They need transportation to the VOL Navy docks on Friday and return transportation on Sunday. In total, there are about 25 people in the group.

If you are interested in helping these folks oUT, please contact KevinANDrew@KAP10Associates.com Let us know what you would charge them and we will pass it on.

Thanks to the City of Knoxville's Public Building AUThority and SoUThern Shores Development, the large upstream section of the VOL Navy Docks that was removed to make room for the reconstruction work on the Henley St. Bridge has been relocated and put to good use!

Concerned about availability of space at the VOL Navy docks for the next home game? Looking for a covered slip with full hookups within short walking distance of the VOL Navy and Neyland Stadium? Rent our 60 foot covered slip at Volunteer Landing Marina for the entire weekend for just $400. Occupy the slip as early as Thursday evening until noon on Sunday. Slip fee includes full use of dockside electric and water hookup. Call Kevin at 865-363-9663 to reserve your spot!

Many of the VOL Navy faithful have expressed concerns about the status of the VOL Navy docks. Due to the construction on the Henley Street Bridge, a rather large section of the docks just below the bridge was removed. Obviously, this will impact the way we collectively manage the docking of our boats until that section is replaced or some other solution is implemented.

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Jim Gagne (The Weather Channel) has contacted Kevin Jeske regarding an upcoming story he is doing about our beloved VOL Navy. He is looking for interesting people with interesting stories to tell about their experiences at the VOL Navy from the past and in the present! Jim and his crew will be in town shooting September 9th and 10th prior to the TENNESSEE/Cincinnati game.

Today, the HarbormasTer spoke with the lead contractor on the Henley St. Bridge project. The latest forecast regarding when the VOL Navy docks might be restored to their original configuration is not before this football season or even the next football season. Although the contractor would like it to be sooner, safety and liability considerations make it a near impossibility. The HarbormasTer has however made a few suggestions pertaining to the possible relocation of the dock segments that have been detached, making it possible for them to be functional.

As most of you are aware the VOL Navy Docks are currently partially dismantled due to the reconstruction of the Henley Street Bridge. The HarbormasTer at VOLNavyBoaters.com recently spoke to the lead contractor.

The person in charge of the project (himself a alumnus of UT and proud supporter of the VOL's) is aware of the potential disruption this may cause. Regretfully, it is still too soon to determine when (or if) the docks will be restored in time for the football season. Currently, dockage space is about 60% normal capacity.