Hadley Park in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Tennessee State University
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, November 5, 2022
1. Tennessee State University Marker
Tennessee State University was founded in 1912 as the Agricultural and Industrial Normal School by the State of Tennessee. In 1951 the school obtained university status from the Tennessee State Board of Education. TSU has grown into a nationally recognized academic institution with an extensive list of distinguished alumni. The school's adopted motto is "Think. Work. Serve." which acts as the university's guiding principle now and into the future.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 36° 10.081′ N, 86° 49.262′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hadley Park. Marker is at the intersection of 28th Avenue North and John A Merritt Blvd, on the left when traveling west on 28th Avenue 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. Tennessee State University Athletics (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John A. Merritt (about 400 feet away); Juno Frankie Pierce (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Tennessee State University (about 600 feet away); Hadley Park (about 700 feet away); Students of Tennessee State University and the Civil Rights Movement
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, November 5, 2022
2. Tennessee State University Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
