By: Courtesy of Southern Heritage Classic
(MEMPHIS TN) – Friday, February 3rd tickets to the 34th Southern Heritage Classic will be on sale. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions will take on the Tennessee State University Tigers at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, September 9th at 6 p.m. for the first time during this highly anticipated annual cultural celebration. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.
Classic Founder Fred Jones is excited about the upcoming game. "The Classic has a strong legacy and this year, we're writing a new chapter and making new memories. It's always a good time when Tennessee State comes to town and I'm glad that Arkansas-Pine Bluff decided to join the festivities. We invite everyone to attend and enjoy all the events that make Classic Weekend one of the best in the city. Get ready for some great football!" said Jones.
During the AutoZone Halftime Show, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South (M4) will battle the Tennessee State Aristocrat of Bands for bragging rights. After the game, the bands will face off again during the Classic 5th Quarter. It's a friendly competition like no other with HBCU football, music, and family fun.
About the Southern Heritage Classic presented by FedEx
The Southern Heritage Classic, founded in 1990 by Fred Jones Jr., brings fans from across the U.S. to watch HBCU football every September at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, TN. In 2023, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions will face off against the Tennessee State University Tigers. The greatness of the Classic rests on how it connects kindred spirits - young and old - in celebration of the beauty of cultural diversity and the richness of the city's heritage. For more information, visit SouthernHeritageClassic.com.
