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 14*

*Locations/Times to be confirmed!

Saturday, November 15*

*Locations/Times to be confirmed!

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. 14, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. The store will also have a pop-up shop at the men’s basketball game on Saturday in Allen Arena. Alumni receive 20% off of their purchases if an alumni card or alumni email address is provided at check-out. Check the store's Instagram page leading up to Bisons Weekend to stay up to date on new products or special sales!

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

• Eating
• Entertainment

Registration opens Sept. 22!  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. Check out the unique Bisons Weekend apparel available for sale at Bisons Weekend registration—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. Not only that, but every registered family will receive a Bisons Weekend tote bag and access to the Bisons Weekend Button Bar! Registration opens Sept. 22, and a link will be provided!

T-shirts will be available for everyone to pre-purchase during the registration process, and limited availability will be available for purchase at Bisons Weekend Registration.

All guests registered for Bisons Weekend by Oct. 15 will automatically be entered to win a Bisons Weekend Prize Package*. Prize package will include (4) Lipscomb T-shirts, (4) Lipscomb hats, (4) lunch tickets for Bisons Square Fair, and (4) tickets to Matilda and a $100 voucher to the Lipscomb Campus Bookstore.

*Terms and Conditions. Register for Bisons Weekend between Sept. 22, 2025 and Oct. 15, 2025, 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 prize will be drawn at random on Oct. 16, 2025. 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. Registration opens Sept. 22, and a link will be provided.

When you arrive on campus: 

• Go to Bisons Weekend Registration in the Bison Lounge, located across from Starbucks in the Bennett Campus Center.
• Pick up your name tag(s), event info and any tickets you purchased. (Tickets for theatre performances 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:

• Registration will be Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Bison Lounge, located across from Starbucks in Bennett Campus Center.

We understand things happen and urgent situations arise. We will offer refunds on Bisons Weekend events through Nov. 6. 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