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

Tennessee State University Tigerbelles

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022

1. Tennessee State University Tigerbelles Marker

Inscription. The Tennessee State University Womens Track team, known as the Tigerbelles, has a rich history of athletic accomplishments. The Tigerbelles have produced 40 Olympians and won 34 national championships. Of the 40 Olympians, 28 of them have master's degrees and 14 of them have either a M.D. or Ph.D. Eight Tigerbelles have been inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports.

Location. 36° 10.135′ N, 86° 48.808′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hadley Park. Marker is on Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2412 Jefferson St, Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Wesley Frierson (here, next to this marker); John Merritt (here, next to this marker); Tennessee State University Olympians (here, next to this marker); Dr. Catana Starks (here, next to this marker); Cornelius Ridley (here, next to this marker); Edward S. Temple (here, next to this marker); Ben Jobe (here, next to this marker); Perry Wallace (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022

2. Tennessee State University Tigerbelles Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.