Senior Kickoff Luncheon
Location: Nashville Music City Center – Grand Ballroom
201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
Guest Speaker: Ran Carthon – General Manager, Tennessee Titans Time: 11:00AM

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J.A.M. Classic Comedy Fest, Vol I
Hosted by Corey ‘C Bo’ Cecil
Starring Brett Riley, Ray Grady, Tocarra Williams
Location: Zanies Comedy Club
2025 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Time: 7:00PM

J.A.M. Classic Comedy Fest, Vol II starring Guy Torry & Joe Clair
Hosted by 92Q & TSU’s own Deric ‘Sleezy’ Evans
Starring Mike James, CJ the Comedian, Renard Hirsch and Brian ‘B Cov.’ Covington
Location: Zanies Comedy Club
2025 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Time: 7:00PM

Inaugural Chairman’s Kickback & Cocktail Reception
Hosted by Classic Chairman AG Granderson With a Special Live Performance by CHRISETTE MICHELE
Featuring TSU’s own DJ C Lo
Location: Analog @ The Hutton Hotel
1808 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Time: 8:00PM-until
Donations payable to TSU Foundation/Attn: John Merritt Classic
Reserved Seating & General Admission Tickets on Sale

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Live Broadcast
Location: TSU Campus
Time: 5:00AM-9:00AM
Free Admission

Nashville Black Market at JMC
Location: On the Lawn of Hale Stadium
Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM

Classic Pep Rally
Location: TSU Hale Stadium
Time: 12:00PM

BAD & BOUJEE:
A Fashion Show Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop
Presented by DIAVONTTI
Location: TSU Gentry Center Complex
Featuring Student & Professional Models
Fashions Provided by Distinguished Alumni & Friends
With DJ Rio de Janiro
Hosted by Averianna the Personality
Time: 7:30PM

It’s Up There with Big Loon! Podcast LIVE TAPING
Special Guest: Dr. Umar Johnson
Location: National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM)
Free Admission with RSVP @ itsuptherepodcast@gmail.com
Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM

NASHFEELS: JMC EDITION
Location: Brooklyn Bowl
Sounds by DeeJay Q | C Wiz | KVO
Time: 7:00PM – 1:00AM
For Booths & Bowling Lanes, email nashvilleevents@brooklynbowl.com

Tiger Town Tailgate Party
Location: Nissan Stadium Parking Lot R
Time: Gates open at 9:00AM

Roar City Unplugged at Nissan Stadium
Presented by Slim + Husky’s & 92Q
Location: Nissan Stadium South Plaza
Time: 2:00PM – Gametime
Free Admission

Nashville Black Market at JMC
Location: Inside of the South End Zone @ Nissan Stadium
Time: 2:00PM – End of Game (closes at Game Time/reopens after Halftime)
Free Admission to the Market with Game Ticket

John A. Merritt Classic Football Game
TSU vs. Gardner-Webb
featuring the Grammy Award Winning TSU Aristocrat of Bands
Location: Nissan Stadium
Time: 5:00PM

THE CLASSIC CONCLUSION: 
A Celebration of the ‘99s and the 2000s
Featuring Special DJ Set by MANNIE FRESH
Featuring 92Qs Kenny Smoov
Location: Analog + Hutton Hotel
Time: 9:00PM