John Merritt Classic Weekend

92Q is proud to support the TSU Tigers for the John Merritt Classic at LP Field on August 30th! Tune in the weekend of August 16th for your chance to win a John Merritt Classic Prize Pack that includes 2 tickets to the game, 2 movie passes to see "Keyed" and 2 tickets to the Rewind BBQ Festival!

Event Schedule:

 

Friday, August 29th

12:00pm Classic Pep Rally

Free & Open to the Public

Location: TSU's Hale Stadium

8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. 5th Annual John Merritt Classic "Back to the Bridge" Mixer

Location: Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge

Admission: $10 *This is a Rain or Shine Event!

5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. TSU Alumni "Tigers on the Prowl" Mix and Mingle & Happy Hour

Location: AGENDA, 609 9th Avenue South

Entry: Business Card

Live Band, Complimentary Buffet, & Door Prizes

 

Saturday, August 30th

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tiger Town Tailgate Experience

LP Field Parking lots will open up at 9am 2:00 p.m.

Showcase of High School Bands Location: Tiger Town at LP Field

Admission included in Game Ticket

5:00 – 6:30 pm JMC Alumni Tailgate Tent

Location: Tiger Town at LP Field

Free and Open to all TSU Alumni

9:00 pm – 3:00 am Tiger Lounge

Location: WKND Lounge, 1703 Church Street

Free Admission

"It's Showtime!" 6:00 p.m. John Merritt Classic XVI Tennessee State University Tigers vs. Edward Waters College Tigers

 

Sunday, August 31st

6:00 p.m. Rewind BBQ Festival

Location: Riverfront Park

Good Food & Good Music Featuring R&B Acts Soul for Real Chubb Rock Alexander Oneal & Cherrelle Ready for the World Michel'le Force MD's

10:00 p.m. John Merritt Classic Weekend Finale

Location: Hard Rock Cafe

A Classic event for the sexy, mature and sophisticated. A party on the rooftop with over 600 Alumni and socialites overlooking downtown and the Riverfront. GET TICKETS HERE!

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