Cedric Thornton earns promotion as Tennessee State defensive coordinator

Cedric Thornton has been promoted to defensive coordinator as Reggie Barlow shakes up his coaching staff to start the year.

Gov. Bill Lee declares state of emergency as potential winter storm threatens Tennessee

Governor Bill Lee declares a state of emergency for Tennessee as a winter storm threatens all 95 counties.

SIU-Edwardsville defeats Tennessee State 74-66

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) Kyle Thomas had 20 points in SIU-Edwardsville's 74-66 victory against Tennessee State on Thursday.

Jackson State, Tennessee State to renew football rivalry in 2026

Jackson State and Tennessee State are set to resume their historic rivalry in 2026 in the latest edition of the John Merritt Classic.

Tennessee State visits SIU-Edwardsville after Nkrumah's 24-point outing

Tennessee State plays the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars after Aaron Nkrumah scored 24 points in the Tigers' 73-67 win against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
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Tennessee adds experienced DB from App State via transfer portal

Tennessee adds a native of the Volunteer State to the 2026 roster with a commitment from a transferring App State DB.

Tennessee once stockpiled $732M earmarked for needy families; state leaders say it’s down to $305M

Seven years ago, the revelation that Tennessee had stockpiled $732 million earmarked for low-income Tennessee families drew a near-universal outcry that united fiscal conservatives and progressive advocates in questioning the state’s spending decisions.

Adebisi leads Citadel against East Tennessee State after 22-point game

Pregame analysis and predictions of the The Citadel Bulldogs vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers NCAAM game to be played on January 23, 2026 on ESPN.
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