Organizations should develop activities for members that are in line with the group’s purpose, values, and mission. The activities should help members build healthy relationships in a safe and productive manner that is in line with University rules, Internal/National Organization policy, and the law. It can sometimes be difficult for organizations to come up with activities that help foster unity amongst all members in a creative yet healthy way. Therefore, this list was developed to share ideas with organizations and promote healthy alternatives to hazing. It is not an inclusive list, nor is it an endorsement of any company or activity. The list is specific to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and surrounding areas.
Paintball
Laser Tag
Escape Room
Rock Climbing
Extreme Air Sports
Attend a Sporting Event
- UTK Athletics
- Tennessee Smokies – Baseball
- Knoxville Ice Bears – Hockey
Outdoor Activities
- Ijams Nature Center (Hiking, Ropes Course, Bike, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding)
- Knoxville Greenways and Trails (Running, Walk, Bike)
- RecSports Outdoor in East TN
- RecSports Equipment Rentals
- The Lost Sea Adventure
Roller Skating
Disc Golf
Haunted House (Seasonal)
Play a Sport Together
Group Fitness Classes
Dance Classes
Bowling
Gravity Ropes
- Navitat – Outdoors Rope Course
- Main Event Entertainment
Ice Skating
Downtown Knoxville Events
- Events page: Ice Skating, Movies, Live Music, and Farner’s Markets
Host a First Aid Course
Host a Cooking Class
Ober Gatlinburg
Indoor Sky Diving
Rafting
Theme Park
Water Park
River Tubing
Outdoor Gravity Park
Ropes Course
Go Karting
Disc Golf
Attractions
White Water Rafting
Outdoor Activities
- Outdoor Chattanooga (Disc Golf, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing)
- Lookout Mountain (Ruby Falls, Incline Railway, Rock City)
- Racoon Mountain Cave Tours
- Segway & Bike Tours
Sky Diving/Hang Gliding
- Outdoor Chattanooga (Hang Gliding, Sky Diving)
Go Karting
Escape Room
Boat Tours
Disc Golf
Attend a Sporting Event
- Nashville Predators – Hockey
- Tennessee Titans – NFL
- Nashville Sounds – Baseball
Escape Room
Go Karting
Host a Life Skills Workshop
- How to Change a Tire
- How to Change Your Oil
- Self-Defense
Host Dinner for New Members
- Have each class host a dinner for new members
- Discuss “what I wish I knew then, that I know now” with real advice
Host a Member Talent Show for Members and New Members to attend
Host a Personality Inventory Workshop Utilizing Myers-Briggs, Strengths Quest, or Similar Personality Style Test to Better Understand Similarities and Differences of Members