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Tennessee State University is dedicated to helping students develop the skills needed for the real world. Our vibrant campus life, leadership opportunities, rigorous academic programs, access to scholarships and student services are just a few of the student services we offer. We are preparing career-ready professionals today for knowledge-based jobs tomorrow. The Tiger legacy continues with you.
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TSU loves parents! And we encourage you to stay involved with your Tennessee State University student. We strive to make the transition to college and beyond flow as smoothly as possible for everyone. We'll keep you up-to-date on campus happenings through a monthly eNewsletter, a helpful Parent Guide and through many other programs and events. We're here to help you and your student make the most out of your TSU experience.
alumni
At Tennessee State University, our blood runs blue! We enjoy connecting, socializing and sharing news about the great things our alumni are doing across the globe. From our annual Homecoming celebration to donor events and volunteer activities, TSU alumni always find time to celebrate what it means to be a Big Blue Tiger. We welcome you back to campus anytime to rekindle your most memorable experiences.
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Welcome to Tennessee State University, located in the heart of Nashville, one of the nation's most progressive cities! Whether you are here for your first visit, planning a campus tour or returning after many years away, TSU welcomes you to enjoy our facilities, hospitality and our unique history and contributions.
faculty & staff
Tennessee State University is proud to have 1,200 distinguished administrators, faculty and staff members as part of our team. With outstanding reputations for teaching, research and service, these professionals make valuable contributions to our community of scholars and ensure that TSU is a thriving public institution of higher learning.

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Special Collections

The Tennessee State University Special Collections and Archives includes African American books, digital resources, bibliography of the Afro-American Culture & History Conference, official publications, student publications, brochures, minutes, photographs, and other materials relating to the University.

Special Collections is located on the east wing of the third floor of the Main Campus Library. Reference services are available from:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

We are closed Saturday, Sunday and all Holidays.
Researchers planning to visit the Archives are encouraged to make an appointment.

Sharon Hull Smith, Special Collections Librarian
Jarvis Sheffield, Library Assistant III
Lisa Parrish, Library Assistant III

Special Collections	Archives	Links
Agricultural & Home Economics Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Program Frequently Asked Questions Locating Books on the Online Catalog North Nashville Heritage Project Policies-Special Collections Profiles of African Americans in Tennessee Renaissance News The Journey Down South-William Bubba Terrelle TSU Commencements TSU Yearbooks Women of Legend & Merit Programs	75th Anniversary Brochure Alpha Delta Omega History Archival Holdings Fall 2008 Opening Convocation Fall 2008 Opening Convocation I Fall 2008 Opening Convocation II Fall 2008 Symposium I Fall 2008 Symposium II Freedom Riders Freedom Riders (Expelled) Freedom Riders, Civil rights Heroes Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter History Policies-Archives TSU Catalogs Online TSU Building Programs TSU Olympics TSU Queens	Civil Rights Digital Library Fisk University Historically Black Colleges & Universities Nashville Public Library Ready, Net Go! Archival Internet Resources Stanford University - Martin Luther King Jr Papers Project Tennessee State Library & Archives Volunteer Voices

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