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

The Tennessee State University Marching Band "The Aristocrats"

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022

1. The Tennessee State University Marching Band "The Aristocrats" Marker

Inscription. The Aristocrats were formed in the fall of 1946. The 100-piece marching band took to the field at Tennessee State University and a tradition of excellence was born. The marching band has developed into a premier university band known for it's spectacular performances. They have performed in Asia, Africa, North America and Europe on multiple occasions. The Aristocrats were the first Historically Black College and University band to appear on national television during a 1955 NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the L.A. Rams. In 1961 they were invited to perform for the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy, which was also a first for any HBCU.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education.

Location. 36° 10.142′ N, 86° 48.814′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hadley Park. It 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.

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Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bishop Dr. Michael Lee Graves (here, next to this marker); Reverend Dr. William F. Buchanan (here, next to this marker); James 'Tex' Thomas (here, next to this marker); The McCrary Sisters (here, next to this marker); Dr. George Brooks, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Bishop Walker, III (here, next to this marker); Billy Cox (here, next to this marker); Ted Jarrett (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022

2. The Tennessee State University Marching Band "The Aristocrats" 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 271 times since then and 30 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.