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The McKenzie Arena, originally named the UTC Arena, was officially dedicated in December, 1982. Its construction is the result of a cooperative venture between the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, The University of Tennessee System and the State of Tennessee.

The 210,000-square-foot, $15.5 million multi-purpose complex is home to the Chattanooga Mocs basketball teams. It also houses sports medicine facilities, athletic administrative offices, coaches offices and locker rooms for football and men's and women's basketball.

The Arena added the Wolford Family Athletic Center in 2024.

The UTC Arena was re-named The McKenzie Arena on Feb. 21, 2000 after a generous donation from supporters Toby McKenzie and Brenda Lawson of Cleveland, Tenn. The arena's long-time nickname "The Roundhouse" came about because of the facility's round shape, but also because of the railroad tradition in the city. The building that housed the mechanism to turn locomotives around when it reached the terminal was known as the roundhouse.

The 10,995-seat arena has a state-of-the-art center-hung video board that enhances the fan experience at every men's and women's basketball home game. Expanded courtside seating and the "Gold Circle" provide fans with an excellent vantage point to catch all of the action on the court.

It has also supplied some major entertainment acts for the city of Chattanooga. In addition to ice shows, rodeos and circuses, the arena also set a stage for such performers as Elton John, Van Halen, Cher, Billy Joel, Zach Brown, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Alabama and many other national acts. Kenny Rogers was the building's first event, performing for a crowd of 12,000 on Oct. 8, 1982.

McKenzie Arena served as the host location for the 2005, 2009 and 2011 Southern Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments. It has twice hosted NCAA Women's Basketball First & Second Round games in 2004 and 2009.

McKenzie Arena Staff

Executive Director of McKenzie Arena: Jonathan Susman - 423.425.4721
Director of McKenzie Arena and Event Operations: Jay Shiltz - 423.425.5740
Event Coordinator: TBD
Administrative Assistant/Event Coordinator Sharon Thomas - 423.425.4030
Operations Coordinator: Eric McIntyre - 423.425.4746
Technical Director: Reuben Snow - 423.425.4746
Technical Assistant: TBD