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John A. Merritt Classic: Tennessee State vs Jackson State

Name: John A. Merritt Classic: Tennessee State vs Jackson State
Start: 2026-08-29
Location: FirstBank Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely Drive

Aug 29, 2026 · FirstBank Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely Drive · Nashville, TN

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TSU hosts Jackson State in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic — the first-ever meeting between the two HBCU rivals at the Classic, in a series dating to 1949. Kickoff 7:30 PM.

When

Aug 29, 2026

Where

FirstBank Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely DriveNashville, TNOpen in Maps →

Price

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Organizer

Tennessee State University

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