Hadley Park in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
John A. Merritt
North Nashville
— Walkable & bikeable from right here —
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 28, 2023
1. John A. Merritt Marker
Inscription.
John A. Merritt. North Nashville. West of 28th Ave N, Jefferson St. is called John A. Merritt Blvd., named for the legendary Tennessee State University football coach. From 1963 up until declining health forced his retirement in 1983, Merritt compiled a 172-33-7 record and led the Tigers to six national championships, including four undefeated seasons. He never once suffered a losing season while at TSU. In 1994, the two-time National Coach of the Year became only the third representative from a historically black school to be elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Starting in 1999, TSU now hosts the "John Merritt Classic" every season.
West of 28th Ave N, Jefferson St. is called John A. Merritt Blvd., named for the legendary Tennessee State University football coach. From 1963 up until declining health forced his retirement in 1983, Merritt compiled a 172-33-7 record and led the Tigers to six national championships, including four undefeated seasons. He never once suffered a losing season while at TSU. In 1994, the two-time National Coach of the Year became only the third representative from a historically black school to be elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Starting in 1999, TSU now hosts the "John Merritt Classic" every season.
Location. 36° 10.012′ N, 86° 49.248′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hadley Park. Marker is on 28th Avenue North north of Hadley Park Entrance, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1039 28th Ave N, 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. Hadley Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee State University Athletics (about 400
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 28, 2023
2. John A. Merritt Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
