The annual John Merritt Classic takes place in Music City over Labor Day Weekend. Over the course of three days, there’s a mixer, an old school concert, 5K Walk/Run, tailgate parties, band showcases and the TSU football game. This year, Tennessee State University meets Southern University at LP Field on Saturday, September 3. The weekend is named in honor of John A. Merritt, one of Tennessee’s most successful football coaches. He led the TSU Tigers from 1963-1983.
John Merritt Classic Weekend – September 2-4, 2011
TSU vs. SU – September 3, 2011 @ 6pm at LP Field
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