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

Tennessee State University

Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007

1. Tennessee State University - Front

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Established in 1912 for the education of Negro citizens, Tennessee State University merged with UT-Nashville in 1979 and has become a major comprehensive urban university. Development from normal school to university progressed as follows: Tenn. A & I State Normal School (1912-1922); Tenn. A & I State Normal College (1922-1927); Tenn. A & I State College (1927-1951); Tenn. A & I University (1951-1969); Tennessee State University, beginning in 1970.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 124.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 36° 10.07′ N, 86° 49.392′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker is on Centennial Boulevard/John A Merritt Boulevard, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3500 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville TN 37209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Tennessee State University (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John A. Merritt (about 800 feet away); Juno Frankie Pierce (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tennessee State University Athletics (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hadley Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lt William McBryar, Buffalo Soldier (approx. ¼ mile away); TSU's Reserve Officers' Training Corps (approx. ¼ mile away); National Negro High School Basketball Tournament (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Also see . . . Tennessee State University. (Submitted on December 10, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee.)

Tennessee State University - Back image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007

2. Tennessee State University - Back

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,353 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on February 18, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.