Hadley Park in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

TSU's Reserve Officers' Training Corps

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 5, 2020

1. TSU's Reserve Officers' Training Corps Marker

Inscription. Established in April 1919, the Reserve Officers' Corps at Tennessee State University (then Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial State Normal School) was one of the first ROTC units at an African-American college. Under First Lieutenant Grant Stuart, emphasis was placed on military science and preparing African-American officers as leaders.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 158.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1919.

Location. 36° 9.984′ N, 86° 49.61′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hadley Park. Marker is on 33rd Avenue North north of Clover Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lt William McBryar, Buffalo Soldier (a few steps from this marker); National Negro High School Basketball Tournament (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tennessee State University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iconography of the TSU Olympian (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); a different marker also named Tennessee State University (approx. ¼ mile away); Coach Ed Temple (approx. ¼ mile away); John A. Merritt (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Tennessee State University (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 5, 2020

2. TSU's Reserve Officers' Training Corps Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.