There are 64 article(s) tagged Southern Heritage Classic:

• September 2020

  • Jackson State hiring Deion Sanders ‘softens the blow’ for Classic

    Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones said there is no downside to “Coach Prime” bringing flair to the game.

    By Drew Hill September 21, 2020

• June 2020

  • Health Dept.: Holding festivals not prudent in 2020

    As increasing numbers of coronavirus cases are detected in younger people, large gatherings are discouraged. But it's ultimately up to the organizer about whether to move forward or cancel events such as Memphis in May or the Southern Heritage Classic, said Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 18, 2020

  • Southern Heritage Classic canceled due to coronavirus

    Health concerns associated with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have led to cancellation of the annual Southern Heritage Classic in September.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 17, 2020

• September 2019

  • Jackson State ends stretch of SHC frustration

    Jackson State picks up first victory over Tennessee State since 2011.

    By John Varlas September 14, 2019

  • SHC excitement builds with parade, Battle of the Bands

    The Southern Heritage Classic weekend continued Saturday with the Orange Mound Community Parade and Battle of the Bands taking place prior to the evening's football game.

    By Jared Boyd September 14, 2019

  • Colleges, careers showcased at Southern Heritage Classic fair

    The Classic College and Career Fair gives high school students a chance to learn about regional colleges they could attend.

    By Elle Perry September 14, 2019

  • Game Day: Tigers vs. Tigers highlights celebration of Southern Heritage Classic

    The festivities associated with the Southern Heritage Classic culminate Saturday night with the annual game between Tennessee State and Jackson State. Here's our pregame coverage.

    By Clay Bailey September 14, 2019

  • Calkins: Fred Jones and the Southern Heritage Classic should be a lesson for us all

    Memphis didn't support the Southern Heritage Classic 30 years ago. It did support a giant boondoggle. As the Classic celebrates its anniversary, there's a lesson to be learned. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 14, 2019

  • MPD prepares for traffic as football, festival converge in Midtown

    With the Southern Heritage Classic and Cooper-Young Fest occupying neighboring districts on the same day, Memphis Police say they have a plan for traffic and safety this weekend.

    By Jared Boyd September 13, 2019

  • Southern Heritage Classic like a family reunion to TSU, JSU alumni

    For alumni of Jackson State University and Tennessee State University, the Southern Heritage Classic is like a family reunion. 

    By Elle Perry September 12, 2019

  • TSU alumni and lounge owners host Southern Heritage Classic events

    Two newer Memphis lounges, both owned by Tennessee State University alumni, are celebrating the Southern Heritage Classic this week. 

    By Elle Perry September 12, 2019

  • City names street after Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones Jr.

    Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones Jr. now has a street named after him on the grounds of Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, "Fred Jones Way."

    By Elle Perry September 10, 2019

• June 2019

  • Planning staff recommends against ‘Fred Jones Lane’ based on policy, not contributions

    Request by Southern Heritage Classic founder does not follow local policies on changing street names, a planning report states.

    By Tom Bailey June 11, 2019

• May 2019

  • Board to consider street renaming to Fred Jones Way

    A portion of St. Paul Avenue in South City could be renamed after Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones Jr. 

    By Elle Perry May 08, 2019