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101 Things To Do In Memphis #79: Southern Heritage Classic

Are you ready for some football! The Southern Heritage Classic presented by FedEx is the annual college football game between the Tigers of Jackson State University and the Tigers of Tennessee State University since 1994. However, The Southern Heritage Classic is so much more than the annual football game. It's also a weekend long celebration that includes golf tournaments, music, fashion shows, marching bands, comedians and tons of tailgating.

Thursday, September 7


Classic Tailgate 10 a.m., Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium parking lot and Tobey Park. Friends, Football and Food. Premium Tiger Lane, RV and tailgating packages available. On sale now at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000. For more information, call (901) 729-4344.

Classic VIP Party 5 p.m., Halloran Centre. Hosted by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland.
Music by Trio Plus. Invitation only.

Classic Concert 8 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Enjoy LIVE at THE ORPHEUM with an evening of Classic soul starring Jeffrey Osborne and Stephanie Mills with Jammin Jay Lamont. Tickets: $98, $78, $68 and $58 plus service charges. On sale now at Ticketmaster outlets, Orpheum Theatre Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000.

Friday, September 8


The Tom Joyner Morning Show 5 a.m. Tiger Lane at the Fairgrounds. Live broadcast on V101 of the TJMS with
Tom Joyner, Sybil Wilkes Stormy, Mike Evans and Stan Bell.

Classic Tailgate 8 a.m., Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium parking lot and Tobey Park. Friends, Football and Food. Premium Tiger Lane, RV and tailgating packages available. On sale now at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000. For more information, call (901) 729-4344.

Classic College & Career Fair 9 a.m., Pipkin Building at Tiger Lane/Fairgrounds. Presented by the City of Memphis Office of Youth Services. Regional college and university representatives will be available to provide information about attending college. For information and a list of participating schools, call (901) 636-6264 or (901) 417-4919 or online at www.cityofmemphisyouth.org.
Free admission.

Classic Coaches Luncheon Noon., Sheraton Memphis Downtown/Heritage Ballroom.
A Classic salute to TSU head football coach Rod Reed and JSU head football coach Tony Hughes.
Special guest speaker: Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. Invitation only.

Classic Music Festival 8 p.m., Landers Center. Enjoy Classic performances by Fantasia and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds with Jammin Jay Lamont. Tickets: $125, $95, $85, and $55. On sale now at Ticketmaster outlets, Landers Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000.

Saturday, September 9


Classic Tailgate 8 a.m., Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium parking lot and Tobey Park. Friends, Football and Food. Premium Tiger Lane, RV and tailgating packages available. On sale now at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000. For more information, call (901) 729-4344.

Classic/NIKE Kids 3K 9 a.m., National Civil Rights Museum. Run/Walk for ages 6-14. For registration CLICK HERE.
Classic Parade 9 a.m., Presented by the Orange Mound Parade Committee as a salute to the Southern Heritage Classic. The parade route is along Park Avenue from Haynes to Airways featuring area high school marching bands.
For information, contact Claudette Boyd at (901) 413-7109 or online at www.orangemound.vze.com.

Classic Fashions & Brunch 11 a.m., Guest House at Graceland, 3600 Elvis Presley Blvd.
“Rockin’ & Rollin’ On The Runway” presented by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women-Memphis Chapter.
Tickets: $50. For tickets and information, contact Tammie Miller at (901) 413-8515.

Southern Heritage Classic Football Game 6 p.m., Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. A great football rivalry featuring TENNESSEE STATE and JACKSON STATE. Tickets: $53, $38 and $23. On sale now at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000.

AutoZone Halftime Show
featuring
TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands
and JSU’s Sonic Boom of the South

Classic 5th Quarter
A grand finale for the Southern Heritage Classic football game featuring a battle of the bands.

Classic After Party 11:30 p.m., Minglewood Hall. Rapper and actor T.I. with DJ Envy. Tickets: $50-$20. On sale now online at www.ticketfly.com. Must be 21 and over. Presented by Coors Light.

Visit www.southernheritageclassic.com for additional information, tickets, merchandise, and so much more!
By and photo credit:  southernheritageclassic.com