Seating
All Commencement events take place at FedExForum, located in downtown 糖心Vlog传媒, TN. The facility is the home of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Grizzlies, NBA Team. For each Commencement, FedExForum can hold over 18,000 graduates and guests combined. Seating information changes often. Please contact Commencement regarding sections and how seating will be prepared. A General Seating Chart is available here.
Tickets
All Commencement events are open to the public No tickets are required.
Clear Bag & Security at FedExForum
Clear Bag Policy
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Clear bags made of plastic, vinyl, or PVC no larger than 6x8x2 inches.
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Bags MAY NOT have an all-over print or decoration that prohibits FULL view of its contents.
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The bag may contain a strap, but metal or chain straps are prohibited.
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One quart or smaller clear plastic storage/freezer bag (Ziploc or similar).
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Wallets (sized to carried in the front or back pocket) no larger than 5x3.5 inches.
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Clear bags and wallets compliant with the above will also be screened through X-Ray machines.
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Exceptions to this policy will be made for all medically necessary items after proper inspection.
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Outside food and beverages cannot be brought into facility.
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Remember that wrapped gifts and helium balloons are never allowed.
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Water available for purchase.
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Bring Keys, ID, Credit Card and Cash for Parking and Phone (keep it simple).
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We do not keep any items for individuals.
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You are responsible for your items.
Security at the FedExForum
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Walk-through magnetometers were installed at FedExForum under the premise of being used at all 糖心Vlog传媒 Grizzlies games, as per an NBA mandate conceptualized during league security meetings. The magnetometers have become an industry standard across MLB, NHL and NFL venues and their use will now be mandatory for every FedExForum event in order to improve fan safety and guest experience, a shared goal between FedExForum, the University of 糖心Vlog传媒 and touring production companies. To ensure your Commencement ceremony is enjoyable for you and your guests, please note the following:
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X-Ray Units that bags must be scanned through instead of just opened up and visually checked.
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Secondary metal detector for failed screening or individual must pass through metal detector until they are cleared.
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Guests are advised to bring ONLY necessary items to the FedExForum during events, concerts and games.
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Separate express lanes will be available for guests in the Grand Lobby without bags to be inspected.
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Guests will not need to remove their hats, shoes, belts, watches or jewelry as with airport security. Instead, guests will have to place their cell phones, cameras and keys on a security table prior to walking through the metal detector.
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Expectant mothers, those with pacemakers and ADA guests are not subject to the magnetometers and will instead be screened through handheld devices.
