By Glenn Shinaberry

	An aeriel view of Thompson-Boiling Arena -- better known as The Summitt -- which seats 24,535 for basketball. AP

Best place to see women's basketball: Thompson-Boling Arena. The 24,535- seat basketball cathedral welcomes 20,000 fans on average to witness the six- time national champions play. The octagon-shaped arena made history in January 2006 as the Lady Vols set an attendance record for a NCAA regular-season women's basketball game (24, 653), when they defeated Connecticut.

Best place to play Monday morning quarterback:  Tennessee Recreation Center. The state-of-the-art center opened in 2003, and has become a graveyard for retired high school sport stars. Uncle Ricos fill the massive three-story facility as plays from the previous weekend's games are "expertly" analyzed. A constant stream of pick-up basketball games are available. Ater football season, be prepared to find yourself guarding anyone from quarterback Erik Ainge to wide receiver Robert Meachem.

Best place to eat on a dime: Cumberland Grill. Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, students flock there for half-price hamburgers. Sunday and Wednesday nights resemble a soup kitchen as students congregate outside for their choice of burgers with fries for less than $5. Just be prepared to stomach a long wait.

Best place to advertise yourself: The Rock. Located in the heart of campus, the Rock is a revolving billboard for student announcements. The rocky canvas is smothered with messages from Tennessee troubadours to students' "happy birthdays." Getting on the Rock is easy, but staying on the Rock is hard, right Sean Connery?

Best place to meet new people on a Friday night: Fort Sanders, more commonly referred to as The Fort, is a residential area just north of campus. Houses and apartments populated by students leave little to the imagination on Friday nights. A wide variety of house parties usually have people roaming between the homes. The Fort got its name because a Civil War battle occurred in the area.

Best place to go on a weekend without a home game: Great Smokey Mountains. A short drive north, the national park offers students an inexpensive way to experience Tennessee. From hiking to camping under the stars, the mountains provide an enjoyable get-away from the red brick and concrete.

Best place to see a free concert:  Market Square. Knoxville's own concert series Sundown in the City provides the opportunity to see a different group every Thursday evening for free. The 12-week event runs from April to June and features a spectrum of musicians from Shooter Jennings to Perpetual Grove. Market Square are also offers a unique mix of local bars and boutiques designed to attract an eclectic crowd.

Best slice of pizza:  Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria. Opened in 1998, Barley's  is located in Knoxville's historic Old City and offers a wide variety of pizza and beer (56 are on tap). Named "Best Bar in America" by Playboy.com in December 2001, Barley's also showcases live music, from funk to southern rock while attracting hippies, yuppies and undergrads.

Best place to study: John C. Hodges Library. The fifth floor offers panoramic views of the city.

Best place to play horseshoes:  Toddy's Back Door Tavern. A short drive from campus, this quaint bar mixes a Cheers-like atmosphere with a plethora of games and free hot dogs while hosting horseshoe and bumper pool tournaments the likes of which Allison Fisher has not seen. Thanks to the availability of Chicago's own Heileman's Old Style Beer, you are guaranteed to find a few Cubs fans still suffering from the Bartman Blues. Just remember: cash only at the Tavern.

Best place to see a fight: Interfraternity Council's boxing tournament.  A three- day event designed to raise money for local charities, it was started by Sigma Alpha Epsilon and has generated more than $70,000 in recent years, making it the second-largest fraternity philanthropy event in the nation. No prize money is awarded, but the heavyweight winner can expect to garner a certain amount of campus notoriety.

Best place to live after graduation: Knoxville was ranked No. 1 for college graduates by ERI Economic Research Institute in June 2006. The cost of living is 22 percent below the national average, giving recent graduates plenty of financial flexibility.

Glenn Shinaberry is a senior at the University of Tennessee and Sports Editor at The Daily Beacon, the student newspaper. He can be reached at gshinabe@utk.edu.