Vandy Ready For Dore Jam

Annual athletic event celebrating start of the season set for Aug. 24

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — This year’s Dore Jam will take place on Aug. 24 at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center it was announced by Vanderbilt Athletics on Wednesday.

An annual celebration of all Commodore sport programs, the free event will take place from 2-4 p.m. that afternoon.

In addition to visiting interactive stations with each Vandy team—including football agility ladders and quarterback net, bowling balls and pins, and track banana hurdles and starting blocks—Dore supporters will have the opportunity to participate in lawn games and face painting activities. A local DJ will provide music throughout the event, and photo stations will be available at a variety of locations within the facility.

Due to ongoing construction on campus, information in regard to parking and entrancing will be announced at a date closer to the event. The university’s clear bag policy will be in effect at this year’s Dore Jam.

Update as of 8/23/24
Parking will be available for fans attending the event in the lots along Natchez Trace. Signage will be posted along the sidewalk in front of the recreation center to guide fans to the event entrance. Please see the map below for parking and walking path details.