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Tennessee announces metal detectors have been installed at Thompson-Boling Arena entrances

Michael Wayne Bratton

By Michael Wayne Bratton

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In compliance with a Southeastern Conference rule, Thompson-Boling Arena is now fitted with metal detectors at all entrances. The school announced the news on Thursday.

If you were unaware, the SEC has ordered every football and basketball stadium to install metal detectors by the start of the 2020 season. Mississippi State has already installed metal detectors at its football stadium for the upcoming season.

According to a Tennessee release, here is the information Vol fans should know before entering Thompson-Boling Arena:

Remove These Items from Pockets

Cellphone
Camera
Other large metal objects

These Items May Remain On-Person or in Pockets 

Watch
Jewelry
Wallet
Belt
Jacket
Shoes
Coins

Michael Wayne Bratton

A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com

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