Bison Weekend Resources & FAQ's

Coming in from out of town and need accommodations close to campus? Click here for information on partner hotels that offer special rates to Lipscomb community members.

Use this campus map to help you navigate campus and the locations of the events you plan to attend.

Campus map

Friday, November 8

• Bison Café: 7 AM – 8 PM
• Starbucks: 7 AM – 9 PM 
• Chick Fil A: 7 AM – 9 PM
• Freshens: 10:30 AM – 2 PM
• Wild Blue: 10:30 AM – 7 PM
• Local Eats: 10:30 AM – 2 PM
• To The Max Mexican (at Local Eats): 4 PM – 8 PM
• Bison Deli: 10:30 AM – 8 PM
• Uncle Dave’s Convenience Store: 8:30 AM – 8 PM

Saturday, November 9 

• Bison Café: 8 AM – 8 PM
• Starbucks: 8 AM – 9 PM
• Chick Fil A: 11 AM – 9 PM
• To The Max Mexican (at Local Eats): 11 AM - 7 PM
• Bison Deli: 11 AM – 8 PM
• Uncle Dave’s Convenience Store: 11 AM – 8 PM

The Lipscomb Campus Store is located on the first floor of Bennett Campus Center. During Bisons Weekend, it will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The store will also have a pop-up shop at the men’s basketball game on Saturday afternoon in Allen Arena. Alumni always receive 20% off their purchases–be sure to tell them you are an alum when you check out! The Lipscomb Campus Store plans to have additional specials for Bisons Weekend. Check the store's Facebook and Instagram pages leading up to Bisons Weekend to find out what specials it’s offering!

A Truist Bank ATM is located on the second floor of Bennett Campus Center.

• Eating
• Entertainment

Simply click here to register! Registration remains open until Nov. 1.

The entire Lipscomb community! We have activities planned to celebrate alumni, activities planned to celebrate parents, and some include all members of the Lipscomb community! If you have children or grandparents who would like to join you, they are absolutely welcome. This weekend has fun for ages 0 to 100!

It does not cost anything to attend Bisons Weekend, but some individual events have a cost for attendance. This cost covers the expenses for that event such as food, decor, sound equipment, etc. Events that have a fee for attendance are marked on the registration page. Different food and beverage options will also be available to purchase while you are on campus. And don’t forget to stop by the Lipscomb Campus Store for some great Lipscomb swag!

Not all events require registration. By registering for events, the Bisons Weekend team is able to plan accurately for events and deliver a wonderful experience to you and fellow members of the Lipscomb community.

Plus, every registered alumna/alumnus will receive a free Bisons Weekend T-shirt! Shirts may be picked up at Bisons Weekend Registration when you arrive.* T-shirts will be available for everyone to purchase at Bisons Weekend Registration.

All guests registered for Bisons Weekend by Oct. 2 will automatically be entered to win the opportunity to be a guest coach at the Nov. 9 Bison men’s basketball game and a $100 voucher to the Lipscomb Campus Store to update your Lipscomb swag! The guest coach will be able to visit the locker room before the game and sit on the bench during the game vs. Wofford. All guests registered by Oct. 31 will be entered to win a $125 voucher to the Lipscomb Campus Store to update your Lipscomb swag!**

*A T-shirt will be given while supplies last to every registered alumnus/alumna who attends Bisons Weekend. Shirts will not be mailed.

**Terms and Conditions. Register for Bisons Weekend between Sept. 18, 2024 and Oct. 31, 2024, and be entered to win. Bisons Weekend registration and attendance is required; no purchase necessary. Current Lipscomb University employees (or members of the families or households of employees) and undergraduate students are not eligible to win. The winner for the 1st prize will be drawn at random on Oct. 4, 2024. The winner for the 2nd prize will be drawn at random on Nov. 1, 2024. Winners have 24 hours to claim prize when notified. Return of any prize notification as undeliverable or failure to reply as specified in the notification (and within the time stated) may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Prizes are non-transferable and there is no cash alternative; one winner per household. The Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value at any time. The Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement reserves the right to amend terms and conditions at any time.

We have events planned for our alumni community and events planned for our parent community—and some events are planned for both. All members of the Lipscomb community use the same link to register. Click here to register.

When you arrive on campus: 

• Go to Bisons Weekend Registration.
• Pick up your name tag(s), event info and any tickets you purchased. (Tickets for "Cats" will be delivered to you digitally.)
• If your only Bisons Weekend event is the IDEAL Savannah’s Boogie 5K, you may check in at the race info table on Saturday morning prior to the race. That will be located on University Park Drive.

Bisons Weekend Registration hours and location:

• Thursday, Nov. 7: 4:30 - 6 PM, George Shinn Center Lobby
• Friday, Nov. 8: 10 AM - 6 PM, George Shinn Center Lobby
• Saturday, Nov. 9: 8 AM - 2:30 PM, Bennett Campus Center Lobby; 3 - 7 PM, George Shinn Center Lobby

We understand things happen and urgent situations arise. We will offer refunds on Bisons Weekend events through Oct. 31. This does not apply to athletic or theatre tickets.

Several parking lots and parking garages are located on campus. Please click the campus map link to see where they are located. The only parking area that will be closed during Bisons Weekend is University Park Drive on the Belmont Boulevard side of campus. This is due to events being held in that area.

Campus map

Several Nashville area hotels offer discounts to members of the Lipscomb community. You can find those under our Resources tab on the Bisons Weekend webpage or by clicking this link: Hotels

Many websites show Nashville attractions and restaurants. Here’s one you may enjoy: Visit Music City