Everything to know about Tennessee State's 2026 homecoming

Tennessee State's 99th homecoming, with the theme "The Blue Never Fades," kicks off on Oct. 16 with the annual Charles Campbell fish fry ahead of the Tigers' football game against Morgan State on Oct. 17. Here are some of the top events associated with the2026 homecoming: The 55th annual fish fry ta

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State's 99th homecoming, with the theme "The Blue Never Fades," kicks off on Oct. 16 with the annual Charles Campbell fish fry ahead of the Tigers' football game against Morgan State on Oct. 17.

Here are some of the top events associated with the2026 homecoming:

The 55th annual fish fry takes place on the president's lawn from 10 a.m.-2 p.m CT. Parking is free at Hadley Park on 28th Ave. Live music will be performed by the Herchel Bailey Band and DJ KB at the event hosted by the TSU National Alumni Association Nashville Chapter.

The Crimson & Creme Daydream XI/TSUNAA Deltas Day Party begins at 3 p.m. at Geodis Park, followed by the Beta Omicron Alumni Association Day Party atNowhere Specialat 4 p.m.
The homecoming concert will be on Oct. 16 from 7-10 p.m. at the recently renovated Gentry Center. Performers include Joe Shimmy, Domani, Queen Key and YTB Fatt. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The Homecoming Kickoff Party will also be on Oct. 16 from 7-10 p.m. at Vibes Bar & Lounge.
One of the most popular events, the homecoming parade, will be Oct. 17 from 9-11 a.m. starting at 3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard. Grand marshals include Sedrick Turner, John R. Dodds, Arthur R. Lawson and Homer R. Wheaton.
The football game between TSU (1-5) and Morgan State (5-1) is set for 5:30 p.m. at Nissan Stadium on Oct. 17. This is the fourth meeting in the series between the two HBCU programs and the first since 1987. TSU's Aristocrat of Bands will perform at halftime.
A Fifth Quarter Homecoming party will be at theHard Rock Cafe on Broadway after the game, starting at 9 p.m.
Homecoming activities wrap on Oct. 18 with the Gospel/Jazz Brunch at City Winery on Lafayette Street. It will be from Noon-2 p.m. with jazz saxophonist André Ward providing the entertainment.