College Life: Tennessee

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (THN News) - Tennessee State University — Nashville: TSU has announced its 2026 Homecoming, “The Blue Never Fades,” for Oct. 11–17. The university says the week will combine HBCU culture, alumni activities, student events and athletics, with T.I. among the featured entertainment.

Before Homecoming, TSU hosts its Big Blue Explosion Oct. 10 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., allowing prospective students to meet student organizations, faculty and current students and explore academic programs.

Austin Peay State University — Clarksville: Homecoming is happening now. Today's Sept. 30 schedule includes a Homecoming Service Project from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and the Smash! Bang! Fight Song Competition from 6–8 p.m. A movie night follows Oct. 1, while Friday, Oct. 2 includes Hoco Bash and an NPHC Homecoming Step Show from 7–10 p.m. The Homecoming Parade is Oct. 3 at 11 a.m.

University of Memphis — Memphis: Students interested in joining a Divine Nine organization have an important date approaching: NPHC Do's and Don'ts is Oct. 5 from 6–8 p.m. at Rose Theatre, and attendance at a session is required for students planning to participate in NPHC intake. Memphis Homecoming begins Oct. 26, with Homecoming Greek Fest Oct. 30, featuring yard-show step performances, strolling and DJs. ROARFest follows that afternoon.

Tennessee Tech University — Cookeville: Announced today, Tennessee Tech's major Preview Day is Oct. 10. It will include an Academic Discovery Fair, campus tours, scholarship/financial-aid information, Greek Life and a Student Organizations & Clubs Fair featuring opportunities among Tech's 280+ organizations.

East Tennessee State University — Johnson City: October includes the SGA Fall Concert Oct. 8, with Neon Trees and Lisa Heller; Choral Collage Oct. 3; the State of the University Address Oct. 10; Financial Aid Night Oct. 14; and a Black American Writers Series event Oct. 22 featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gregory Pardlo. ETSU also plans an Oct. 25 monument unveiling commemorating the university's first five African American students.

Belmont University — Nashville: Belmont is expanding student life this fall with more than 20 new student organizations. Greek life is expanding as well: Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia are being added, while Alpha Tau Omega is returning to campus.

Lipscomb University — Nashville: Today's Illuminate: Working with Purpose event runs through 4 p.m. Major upcoming activities include the Wild Bison Music & Arts Festival Oct. 3, Wind Ensemble & Orchestra Concert Oct. 4, and Generation Gospel Conference Oct. 8–10, concluding with a live gospel-choir recording.

LeMoyne-Owen College — Memphis: FedEx hosts a Career Prep Workshop Oct. 5 from 12:30–1:30 p.m., followed by LOC's “Magic of Opportunity” Fall Career Fair Oct. 6 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville: UT's Fall Into Involvement Fair is Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Student organizations will have tables and fundraising activities at 21st Mortgage Plaza.

Middle Tennessee State University — Murfreesboro: MTSU remains a major part of the statewide watch for student organizations, Greek life, career fairs, concerts and its upcoming Homecoming programming.

Vanderbilt University — Nashville: Vanderbilt remains in the report for student organizations, academic/cultural programming, Greek life and campus events.

Fisk University — Nashville: Fisk is being monitored especially for HBCU traditions, Greek/NPHC life, student organizations, Jubilee/Homecoming programming and student achievements.

Lane College — Jackson: Lane remains on the HBCU watch for Homecoming, Greek/NPHC activity, student organizations and campus traditions.

I did not find a sufficiently fresh official development for each of those schools in today's search that justified presenting older information as current news.

Community colleges will not be treated as secondary coverage in these reports.

Nashville State Community College — Nashville region: A Career Fair is tomorrow, Oct. 1, at the White Bridge Campus, followed by a Nashville Youth Symphony event Oct. 5. Nashville State also announced Sept. 28 a new dual-enrollment agreement with Nurses Middle College Nashville and recently received a $100,000 grant supporting career development for adult learners.

Southwest Tennessee Community College — Memphis: Southwest is offering a free public ACT workshop Oct. 3 at Macon Cove and a Fall Festival Oct. 8. Homecoming runs Oct. 28–Nov. 7, beginning with a Coffee House/open-mic event and including a community Day of Service.

Pellissippi State Community College — Knoxville: The college hosts Readings from Appalachia Oct. 1, followed by Fall Break Oct. 5–11 and additional performing-arts events. Pellissippi Preview is Oct. 24, providing campus tours, academic-program information and financial-aid guidance. Enrollment has surpassed 10,000 students, up 3% this fall.

Chattanooga State Community College — Chattanooga: An art exhibition by Michael Holsomback continues into October. Upcoming programming includes several health-care program information sessions, a Nuclear Career & Industry Expo Oct. 20 from noon–7 p.m., and a College Transfer Fair Oct. 29 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Dyersburg State Community College — Dyersburg: The college's Boots & Bow Ties fundraiser is Oct. 10. The event supports DSCC students and educational programs, with auction proceeds benefiting alumni scholarships.

Columbia State Community College — Columbia: Columbia State's Sigma Kappa Delta chapter recently received Ivy Chapter Certification. The college also opened the Southern Regional Technology Center with TCAT partners and is hosting the 2026 Tennessee Watercolor Society Juried Biennial Exhibition.

Roane State Community College — Harriman/Oak Ridge region: Roane State holds a Manufacturing Day community event Oct. 2 in Clinton. Recent student news also includes Oliver Springs graduate Haley Seiber being selected for the Malinda Raby Yager Scholarship.

Walters State Community College — Morristown: October's programming includes an extensive International Festival, with cultural performances and events across campuses. Student organizations are participating as well, including SWORD Club programming. Other upcoming events include an AI Lunch & Learn Oct. 7 and Hispanic Heritage Month speaker Cristina Caceres Oct. 15.

Volunteer State Community College — Gallatin: Student Engagement continues to support clubs and organizations, SGA and volunteer opportunities. Vol State is also participating in the Sumner County Career Exploration Fair Oct. 23 from 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Cleveland State Community College — Cleveland: Fall Break is Oct. 5–6. One of the college's larger student-access developments this academic year is its expanded dual-enrollment pilot, which covers remaining tuition, mandatory fees and required course materials for eligible participating students after applicable grants/scholarships.

Jackson State Community College — Jackson: JSCC recently named a dean to the inaugural Academic Leadership Collaborative. Its current strategic plan covers 2026–31, and its JSCC Accepted initiative provides automatic admission pathways for participating high-school seniors, including a recently announced Hardeman County Schools agreement.

Northeast State Community College — Blountville: Included in the statewide watch for student activities, clubs, workforce programs, scholarships and campus events. I did not find a sufficiently fresh official item in today's search to elevate as a current headline.

Motlow State Community College — Moore County/multiple campuses: Included for student organizations, SGA, workforce education, scholarships, campus activities and transfer opportunities. No sufficiently fresh official item surfaced in today's search for a headline.

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