<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Calendar Calendar</title><link>https://calendar.utk.edu/haslam/calendar</link><description>Calendar Calendar</description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:53:18 -0400</lastBuildDate><ttl>120</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>Sep 9, 2026: Vol Court - Smokey&apos;s Den at James A. Haslam II Business Building</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 4-6 p.m. | HBB 501</p>

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<p>Ever wondered what it's like to sit on the other side of the table? Smokey's Den Reverse Pitches flips the script: Instead of students pitching to judges, local entrepreneurs and business leaders will pitch their challenges and opportunities directly to you.</p>

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<p>Come ready to listen, ask questions and think like a problem-solver. This is your chance to hear real business needs straight from the source, spark ideas for your own venture and start building the entrepreneurial instincts that will serve you well when it's your turn to pitch at Vol Court.</p>

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<p>Whether you already have a business idea in the works or you're just curious about entrepreneurship, Smokey's Den is an open, low-pressure way to get in the room, network with founders and see innovation in action.</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.utk.edu/event/vol-court-smokeys-den">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Vol+Court+-+Smokey%27s+Den&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Sep+9%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AWednesday%2C+Sept.+9+%7C+4-6+p.m.+%7C+HBB+501%0A%0A+%0A%0AEver+wondered+what+it%27s+like+to+sit+on+the+other+side+of+the+table%3F+Smokey%27s+Den+Reverse+Pitches+flips+the+script%3A+Instead+of+students+pitching+to+judges%2C+local+entrepreneurs+and+business+leaders+will+pitch+their+challenges+and+opportunities+directly+to+you.%0A%0A+%0A%0ACome+ready+to+listen%2C+ask+questions+and+think+like+a+problem-solver.+This+is+your+chance+to+hear+real+business+needs+straight+from+the+source%2C+spark+ideas+for+your+own+venture+and+start+building+the+entrepreneurial+instincts+that+will+serve+you+well+when+it%27s+your+turn+to+pitch+at+Vol+Court.%0A%0A+%0A%0AWhether+you+already+have+a+business+idea+in+the+works+or+you%27re+just+curious+about+entrepreneurship%2C+Smokey%27s+Den+is+an+open%2C+low-pressure+way+to+get+in+the+room%2C+network+with+founders+and+see+innovation+in+action.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.utk.edu%2Fevent%2Fvol-court-smokeys-den%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53762800231426</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-09-09T16:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.utk.edu/event/vol-court-smokeys-den</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53762800258054/huge/7b1549a65379f3896cde4225759dcc2119275162.jpg'/></item><item><title>Sep 16, 2026: Vol Court Pitch Night at Student Union</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 4-6 p.m. | SU 377A</p>

<p>This is it: the moment to step up and pitch. Vol Court Pitch Night brings students together to present their business ideas live, in front of judges, for a shot at a share of the $3,000 Roe Prize.</p>

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<p>Whether you signed up early for priority placement or you're coming to watch and soak in the energy, Pitch Night is where ideas take the spotlight. Expect sharp pitches, real feedback and a room full of Vols backing entrepreneurs at every stage.</p>

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<p>If you completed the sign-up and feedback session and the self-paced Vol Court training modules on Canvas, you're ready to go. </p>

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<p>Bring your elevator pitch, bring your confidence and bring your best idea forward.</p>

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