Founded in 1912, TSU is a public, historically Black land-grant university located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. There are 6,375 enrolled students with an 80% minority rate. Go Tigers!

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Digging Deeper: TSU’s Epic Cave Crawl at Mammoth Cave National Park

On October 18th, 2024, students from Tennessee State University took outdoor exploration to a whole new level! 15 adventurers, including three ambassadors, ventured underground for an epic day of spelunking (also known as cave crawling) at Mammoth Cave National Park in south-central Kentucky.

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Paddling Through Nature: TSU’s Kayaking Adventure on Duck River

On October 5th, 2024, students at Tennessee State University embraced the beauty of the outdoors with an unforgettable kayaking trip on the Duck River in Columbia, Tennessee.

2024-2025 Outings

2023-2024 Outings

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TSU Students Hit The Trails

Tennessee State University students hit the trails at Long Hunter State Park!

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TSU Students Embark on Kayaking Expedition at Duck River

Tennessee State University students try to beat the heat while kayaking along Duck River.

2022-2023 Outings

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TSU Students Cast Their Lines at Stones River National Battlefield

Tennessee is home to many outdoor oases, and many of those spaces have yet to be discovered by Tennessee State University students.

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TSU Students Descend into the World’s Most Extensive Cave System – Mammoth Cave National Park

On Veterans Day, November 11th, 2022, I led my fellow Tennessee State University students on an incredible trip to Mammoth Cave National Park. We were fortunate enough to take a private cave tour, learn about research and career opportunities with our University and Mammoth Cave, as well as explore the rich history of the enslaved guides that led tours into the cave.