Music City Classic

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Dates: March 14-16, 2025

Location
Smyrna Bowling Center
95 Weakley Lane
Smyrna, Tennessee, 37167

Admission: Free

Format
Friday – five sets of five Baker matches beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday – five traditional matches beginning at 9:25 a.m.
Sunday – best-of seven Baker bracket beginning at 8:25 a.m.

Competing teams
More than 30 teams will participate in the event, including 17 of the nation’s top 25 teams. The tournament field consists of Alabama A&M, No. 6 Arkansas State, Aurora, Belmont Abbey, No. 25 Emmanuel, No. 16 Farleigh Dickinson, Howard, Illinois Wesleyan, Indianapolis, Jackson State, No. 2 Jacksonville State, Lewis, No. 11 Louisiana Tech, No. 18 Maryland-Eastern Shore, Marian (Wis.), No. 10 Maryville, No. 17 McKendree, RV Newman, No. 8 North Carolina A&T,  RV Oklahoma Christian, Quincy, No. 12 Sacred Heart, No. 7 Sam Houston State, No. 9 Stephen F. Austin, No. 19 UAB, Vanderbilt, No. 5 Wichita State, William Smith, No. 13 Wisconsin-Whitewater, No. 21 Wright State and No. 4 Youngstown State.

Livestream
All of Vanderbilt’s matches will be streamed on YouTube. Additionally, BowlTV will be streaming the event on eight of the 16 pairs. Fans can watch for free on either platform.

Senior Day
Vanderbilt will honor its four graduating seniors, Isabel Allen, Kailee Channell, Kaylee Hitt and Paige Peters, after the conclusion of competition Sunday afternoon.

Awards
An all-tournament team consisting of the top 10 individual finishers will be announced Sunday. The event’s NVP will be chosen by the winning team.

Note
All fans should be aware that the traditional step ladders that many use to see over the tops of the spectator and bowler heads will not be permitted. Many bowling centers across the country have banned the use of ladders, chairs and so forth for enhanced viewing angles after being informed that their insurance no longer covers injuries sustained if someone falls from an elevated position.

Head Coach – John Williamson (john.williamson@vanderbilt.edu)
Director of Operations – Renee Mackin (renee.mackin@vanderbilt.edu)
Media Contact – Pilar Ballough (pilar.ballough@vanderbilt.edu)