Tennessee State University 100th Anniversary

TSU 100th Anniversary

Since its founding a century ago, Tennessee State University has been in a constant mode of growth to fulfill the ever-changing needs of the modern student. This forward momentum has earned TSU a place among the nations top-performing schools for excellence in instruction, research and public service. Throughout its history of growth and change, the University has maintained a steady commitment to helping students develop into the leaders of tomorrow through its motto: Think, Work, Serve.

Tennessee State continues to build on its strong reputation as a world-class institution for leading-edge scholarship research and scholarship.  As Nashville's only public university, students from at least 42 states and 45countries have chosen TSU to further their education in 45 bachelor-degree programs, 24 masters programs and doctoral degree in biological sciences, computer information systems, engineering, psychology, public administration, curriculum and instruction, educational administration and supervision, and physical therapy.

Listed as one of the Top 20 HBCUs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and the number one University in the state by Washington Monthly, TSU prepares students for leadership, professional success, personal achievement, and service to local, national, and international communities in our global society. At TSU, we prepare students for much more than a degree: we prepare them to fulfill their life goals and dreams.