Tennessee State Football • Homecoming
Know Before You Go
TSU vs. Morgan State
Saturday, Oct. 17 • 5:30 p.m. CT
Nissan Stadium • Nashville, Tenn.
Heading to Nissan Stadium for Tiger Homecoming? Review the game information, ticket details, parking update and traffic advisory below before arriving.
Parking Update: Parking sold through TSU Athletics is officially sold out. Additional parking options may be available through Nissan Stadium's official parking partner, Parking Management Company (PMC).
Game tickets are still available! Secure your tickets and join us for Tiger Homecoming.
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I-65 Closure During Homecoming Weekend
TDOT has scheduled a full closure of I-65 in both directions from the I-40 interchange (Exit 210) to near the I-440 interchange (Exit 80), beginning Friday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m. and continuing through Monday, Oct. 19, at 5 a.m. for Hamilton Avenue bridge demolition. All times are Central.
Plan Your Route
Game Information
Tennessee State (1-5, 0-2 OVC) vs. Morgan State (5-1, 0-0 MEAC)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m. CT / 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: Nashville, Tenn.
Venue: Nissan Stadium
Event: Homecoming
Series: Tennessee State leads 4-0
Last Meeting: TSU won 37-17 on Oct. 24, 1987, at Hale Stadium
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Gameday Timeline
All times are Central.
- 10:30 a.m. — Fan parking lots and tailgating open.
- 3 p.m. — The ticket office opens on the west side of Nissan Stadium at Gate 6.
- 4 p.m. — All stadium gates open.
- 5:30 p.m. — Kickoff against Morgan State.
- Halftime — Parking lots close to incoming vehicles.
- Postgame — Stay for the alma mater and fifth quarter.
Nissan Stadium parking is sold out. The lot opening time applies to fans with parking passes. Opening times and availability at additional PMC lots are determined by PMC.
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Tickets & Will Call
Homecoming Ticket Prices
| Purchase Option |
Price |
| Online |
$50–$80 |
| In Person at the Ticket Office |
$60–$90 |
| Game Day |
$60–$90 |
Group Tickets: $25 per ticket with a minimum purchase of 20 tickets. Group rates are not available on game day. Contact Alexandria Lipsey at 615-963-5907 or alipsey1@tnstate.edu.
Game Day Sales & Will Call: Nissan Stadium, Gate 6. The ticket office opens at 3 p.m. The ticket purchaser must present a valid photo ID for will call pickup.
TSU Students: Current TSU students receive free admission with a valid student ID at Gate 3.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Purchase Stadium Tickets
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Parking Update & Additional Options
Parking for Homecoming is officially sold out through TSU Athletics. Additional parking options may be available through Parking Management Company (PMC), Nissan Stadium's official parking partner.
How to Find Additional Parking
- Visit the Nissan Stadium website.
- Scroll to "Concerts & Non-NFL Events" and select "Parking."
- Under the expanded section, select the link for Parking Management Company (PMC).
- Find the Morgan State vs. TSU game and select "View Parking" to explore available lots, compare prices and reserve parking in advance.
Parking availability and pricing are determined by PMC. Once event parking lots open, on-site parking may also be available at PMC lots until sold out.
Purchase Off-Campus Parking
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Traffic Advisory & Travel Planning
- Allow extra travel time to reach Nissan Stadium and your parking location during the I-65 closure.
- Follow posted detour signs and review TDOT's official detour map before traveling.
- The Hamilton Avenue bridge is closed to vehicles and pedestrians during construction. Motorists may cross I-65 using Chestnut Street or Wedgewood Avenue.
- Expect heavy traffic and delays near the closure. Construction schedules are weather-dependent.
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Stadium Entry & Seating
- Ticket Office & Will Call: Gate 6 on the west side of Nissan Stadium.
- TSU Student Entrance: Gate 3. Current TSU students must present a valid student ID.
- Suite Entrance: West Club Entrance.
- TSU Fan Sections: Sections 128–141.
- TSU Student Sections: Sections 142–144 and 146.
- Aristocrat of Bands: Section 145.
- Morgan State Fan Sections: Sections 111–121.
- Morgan State Band: Section 122.
Fans with assigned seats should follow the section, row and seat listed on their ticket.
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Tiger Town Tailgating
Tiger Town tailgating is located in Lot R Northwest. Tailgating opens at 10:30 a.m.
Reserved Tailgate Space Load-In
- 9 a.m. — Vehicle access begins for tailgate load-in.
- 10 a.m. — Vehicle load-in ends. Vehicles must exit to their assigned parking lots.
- 10:30 a.m. — Parking and tailgating open.
- 5:30 p.m. — Tailgate gate access ends at game time.
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Inside the Stadium
TSU Merchandise: Visit the TSU Bookstore location on the main concourse near Section 132.
Homecoming Activities: The game-day program includes recognition of Homecoming honorees and grand marshals, halftime performances by Morgan State's marching band and the Aristocrat of Bands, and Royal Court introductions.
Suite Guests
Enter through the West Club Entrance and have your digital suite ticket ready. Guests must show their suite ticket on their first visit to the suite level to receive a wristband. A suite ticket or wristband is required for suite-level access.
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