Tennessee State University is a public historically Black university (HBCU) and the only land-grant institution in Nashville, founded in 1912. Serving approximately 7,500 students on its 450-acre Centennial Campus in Nashville, TSU is known for its programs in health sciences, engineering, agriculture, business, and the arts. The Tennessee State Tigers compete in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). TSU has produced an exceptional roster of alumni including Oprah Winfrey (who attended TSU before transferring), Wilma Rudolph (the Olympic sprinter), and Congressman John Lewis — making it one of the…
