Local university holds rope pull competition

MARTIN, Tenn. — A local university held a competition for homecoming week.

The traditional homecoming rope pull may not exactly tug at the heartstrings of the competitors, but it likely strains all their other body parts.

The rope pull became a part of the UT Martin Homecoming in the early 1970s.

Men and women compete in the week-long elimination event.

“I think what makes it so good is it’s all about brotherhood, what brings us together. Strategy is all I can tell you, is get big,” said competitor Garrett Vanderford.

UT Martin Parsons Center will reopen Monday, following a week-long closure caused by the Saturday storms.