John A. Merritt Classic Event Schedule 2024

Football SZN is approaching.. Get ready for the John A. Merritt Classic, presented by the Tennessee Titans! Cheer on our TSU Tigers as they go head to head against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on Saturday, August 31st @ Nissan Stadium⁣!

Enjoy tons of fun events ALL WEEKEND LONG leading up to the big game!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH – TSU Jefferson Street Freshman Takeover – 5:30PM – SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFO

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH – JMC Pep Rally and University Block Party – 12-2PM @ The TSU University Amphitheater & Administrative Lawn

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH -JMC’s High School Edition: Friday Night Hype – 7PM @ Pearl Cohn High School Stadium

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH – JMC On Belcourt: TSU Young Alumni Tiger Crawl & Alumni Mixer – 7PM @ Supper Club / Bungalow 10 / Sunset on Belcourt / Jar Cocktail Club

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH – Tennessee State University presents the JMC Fashion Show – 7PM at the Women’s Building on TSU Campus

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST – JMC + CKDO Sport presents Black Men Bike – 7-9AM @ the TSU Olympia Statue at Hale Stadium

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST – JMC Youth Football Jamboree – 9AM-1PM @ Nissan Stadium

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST – Showcase of Bands – 1-3PM @ Nissan Stadium

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST – John A. Merritt Classic Football Game – TENNESSEE STATE VS MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS – 5PM @ Nissan Stadium⁣

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