We tell Tennessee State University’s story to the media, to Nashville and to the world. Our team leads media relations, photography, design, publications and the TSU brand, and we help every college, office and student organization share its news.
111 TSU stories published in 2025, and counting.
Covering Tennessee State University? Media Relations is your first call for interviews, expert sources, campus access and official statements.
Faculty and staff: one form handles photo, design, event promotion, publication code and media coverage requests.
Media Inquiries
Reach our team for interviews, statements and fact-checks. Share your outlet, topic and deadline, and we’ll respond fast.
Find an Expert
Search TSU faculty and staff by topic for on-the-record expertise.
Campus Access
Planning to film, photograph or report on campus? Request an on-site visit. Covering a TSU game? Athletics manages game credentials.
Emergency & Weather Updates
Official university information during emergencies and closures.
Latest News
Press releases and stories from across TSU.
Media line: 615.963.5331 · publicrelations@tnstate.edu · Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · After hours: 615.963.5171 (Department of Public Safety)
Have news to share or a project that needs a professional touch? Start with one request form, and we’ll route it to the right person on our team.
Request Work
Photography, headshots, graphic design, advertising, event promotion, publication codes and media coverage, all in one form.
Share Your Story
Won an award, landed a grant or reached a research milestone? Tell us. Your news could become a TSU story or social post.
Promote an Event
Get your event in front of campus and the community, with tips on timing and channels.
Photography & Headshots
Professional coverage of university events, faculty and staff headshots, and photo-use permissions.
Creative Services
University advertisements, flyers, programs, signage and digital graphics built to TSU brand standards.
Publications
Publication codes, policy and printing guidance for anything TSU puts in print.
Web Services
Updates and support for TSU web pages.
Lead times (submit at least…)
| Request | Submit at least | Note |
| Graphic design / creative | 30 days before the event | Includes university advertisements |
| Photography & headshots | 2 weeks before the event or session | |
| Event promotion | 2 weeks before the event | |
| Media coverage of your event | 2 weeks before the event | |
| Publication code | 1 week before the piece is distributed | Applies to print and digital graphics |
| Commercial filming on campus | 2 weeks | Existing policy |
Short on time? Submit anyway and note your deadline. We’ll tell you what’s possible. [Or PR’s rush policy.]
Every flyer, slide and social post shapes how the world sees TSU. Use our official logos, colors and style guide so we speak with one voice.
The people behind the TSU Story. Reach out directly. We’re glad to help.
Communications Manager
Communications Specialist
Creative Services Manager
Harold Love Hall, Learning Retention Center, Suite 201 3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37209
615.963.5331
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy for Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Curt Coccodrilli visited Tennessee State University Oct.14 to assess the institution’s newly established mining engineering…
By: Nick Guerriero, TSU Athletics NEW YORK (TSU News Service) – The NBA today announced that the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T will feature the Howard University and Tennessee State University men’s…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Hale Stadium transformed into a sea of vibrant pink on Oct. 9 as hundreds of Tennessee State University students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members…