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Mission

The primary purpose of the Tennessee State Athletic Media Relations Office is to serve as a liaison between the TSU athletics administration, coaches, and student-athletes and the local, state, and national media. 

To facilitate the requests of TSU officials and athletes as well as print and electronic media to ensure the best possible media coverage of TSU's 15 varsity sports. The department provides a wide range of other services to meet the ever-growing needs of media covering collegiate sports and assist other information-seeking organizations and individuals.

In addition, the department serves as the chief public relations branch of TSU athletics, keeping image a top priority in its dealings with media, fans, and others wishing to learn more about TSU athletics and its people.


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Communications Contact Information

Nick Guerriero, Assistant AD for Communications & Broadcasting
Sports Assignments: Football, Men's Basketball, Hockey, Golf, ESPN+ / Radio, Credentials & Athletic Administration
Email: nguerrie@tnstate.edu
(O) Phone: 615-963-6638
(C) Phone: 516-849-8080

Creative Content Contact Information

Ella Clark, Communications & Creative Content Coordinator
Sports Assignments: Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Tennis
Email: eclark21@tnstate.edu

Mailing Information:
Athletic Media Relations Office
Tennessee State University - Athletics Department Box 9603
3500 John Merritt Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37209
 

VIEW THE FULL TENNESSEE STATE ATHLETICS MEDIA CREDENTIAL & ACCESS POLICY — Below is a condensed version of the Media Credential and Access Policy.

Tennessee State Athletics Media Credentials

Tennessee State University Athletics welcomes coverage from professional and accredited news organizations. Media credentials are issued to working media members covering TSU Athletics on assignment and are intended for editorial use only.

Submitting a credential request does not guarantee approval, parking, field or sideline access, or access to a specific media working area. All requests are reviewed by Tennessee State Athletics Media Relations based on the applicant’s assignment, outlet, professional standards, available space and event requirements.

Credential Eligibility

Priority may be given to established news organizations, television and radio outlets, newspapers, wire services, recognized digital publications, approved photographers and videographers, student media and outlets regularly covering TSU or the visiting institution.

Digital outlets, podcasts and freelance media members may be considered based on their history of original reporting, editorial oversight and professional standards. Freelancers may be required to provide confirmation of an assignment from a recognized news organization.

Follower counts, social media engagement, membership in a media association or previous credential approval do not automatically qualify an applicant.

Credential Use and Conduct

Credentials are issued to a specific individual and are non-transferable. Credentialed media members must:

  • Remain in authorized working areas.
  • Follow directions from TSU Athletics, university, security and venue personnel.
  • Conduct themselves professionally.
  • Avoid cheering, disruptive behavior or interference with event operations.
  • Follow all photography, video, livestreaming and broadcast restrictions.

Credentials do not provide access to locker rooms, team meeting rooms, athletic training areas, coaches’ offices, team transportation, hotels, recruiting areas or team bench areas unless specifically authorized.

Interviews and Practices

All interview and practice requests must be coordinated through Tennessee State Athletics Media Relations. Media members should not contact student-athletes directly to arrange interviews.

Practice access may be open, limited or closed at the discretion of the head coach and TSU Athletics. Postgame interviews will be coordinated by Media Relations in a designated interview area. Team locker rooms are closed unless otherwise authorized.

Photography, Video and Sideline Access

Field, sideline and courtside access is limited to approved individuals whose assignments require that access. A general media credential does not include field or sideline access.

Photographers and videographers must remain in designated areas, avoid team bench areas and comply with all TSU, Ohio Valley Conference, NCAA and venue regulations. Live video, livestreaming and continuous or real-time distribution of game action are prohibited unless specifically authorized.

Media Parking

Media parking is limited, issued separately from media credentials and not guaranteed. Approved parking information will be provided directly to recipients. Media members who are not issued parking are responsible for alternate arrangements and any associated fees.

2026 Football Credentials

All credential requests must be submitted through the official Tennessee State Athletics credential application.

  • Season credentials are intended primarily for outlets providing regular coverage throughout the season.
  • Single-game requests must be submitted by noon two days before the applicable game.
  • Visiting media must apply through Tennessee State’s credential process.
  • Football parking passes will be distributed digitally to approved recipients.]
  • Venue-specific entry, parking and access instructions will be sent before each game.

Credential Enforcement

TSU Athletics may deny, restrict, suspend or revoke credentials for policy violations, including unauthorized access, credential sharing, disruptive or unprofessional conduct, harassment, interference with event operations, false application information, unauthorized commercial activity or violations of photography, video, broadcast or interview rules.

By accepting a credential, the holder agrees to follow all Tennessee State University, Tennessee State Athletics, conference, NCAA and venue policies. All credential, access and parking decisions are made by Tennessee State Athletics Media Relations and designated athletics administrators.

Policies and procedures are subject to change.