Why in the world are we playing AT Chattanooga?
I could be a smart-a$$ and simply say, because we signed a contract, but I believe your question is really why did we agree to play at Chattanooga. That answer is lengthier.
One, Wes Moore has consistently good teams and, thus, provides something of an early season challenge, without necessarily being overpowering.
Second, a team can't play all of their games at home. Expense of road trips, however, has to be taken into consideration, particularly in these trying times. Chattanooga provides a decent challenge, especially to a young team, without incurring the expense of a long distance road trip, both for the team and the Lady Vol fans.
Third, I think Wes Moore and Pat Summitt and Holly Warlick have a friendly relationship. You do things
for your friends. By agreeing to go to their house they get a full house at triple their usual ticket cost. Thus giving them a financial and exposure boost.
I'm sure there are other factors, but this is just my two cents.
Jim