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Special Will Premiere Across Major Channels Statewide
Nashville, Tennessee -- July 6, 2023
The Televised Special Will Premiere Across Major Channels Statewide and Stream Online With Interviews, Special Guest Appearances and More.
The “Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Special Presented by the Tennesse Lottery” will debut as a one-hour televised event Saturday, July 8 in markets across Tennessee (check local listings for market-specific information). TSHF Executive Director Brad Willis and Mike Keith, 2021 inductee and voice of the Tennessee Titans, will host the event celebrating sports in the Volunteer State.
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 2023 class adds a star-studded list of sports icons with the inductions of Eric Berry, Keith Bulluck, Mike Fisher, Tim Harris, John Henderson, Tianna Madison, the late Carl R. Moore, Teresa Lawrence Phillips, Zach Randolph, Loren Roberts, Les Robinson and Stephen B. Smith.
The Class of 2023 honorees include Josh Heupel, Danny White and Donde Plowman topping the list as 2023 Tennesseans of the Year. Other top honors include a celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Oak Ridge 1958 National Champion High School Football Team, the Memphis Grizzlies, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC), Hendon Hooker (Tennessee Football), Mya Jones (Memphis Soccer), University of Tennessee Baseball and Middle Tennessee State University Women's Basketball. The honors will be formally presented as part of the Hall’s 2023 Banquet, presented by the Tennessee Titans on July 22 at the Omni Nashville Downtown.
The special airs statewide as follows:
- Nashville - 7 pm CT on NewsChannel 5 Plus
- Chattanooga - 12 noon ET on WDEF News 12
- Memphis - 5 pm CT on CW30 Memphis
- Knoxville - 7 pm ET on MyVLT
- Johnson City - 7 pm ET on WJHL-11
- Jackson - 7 pm CT on E-Plus TV 6
The event will also stream online Saturday, July 8 at 8/7c on @TheTSHF on Twitter and @TNSportsHallofFame on Facebook.
About the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Established in 1966, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Tennessee Lottery, enshrines and honors athletes, teams, coaches, sportswriters and sports administrators who have impacted the history of Tennessee sports. The Hall serves as a platform to connect athletes, coaches, sports fans, and supporters by acknowledging life achievements implemented through sports. The Hall celebrates athletes of all forms from all across the state. Additionally, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame aspires to educate youth about the importance of healthy habits and the positive impact they have on lifestyle choices. The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame is located at 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203. For more information, visit www.tshf.net.
About the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation
The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products. Since January 20, 2004, the Lottery has raised more than $6 billion to fund designated education programs, including college grants, scholarships, Drive to 55 initiatives and after-school programs. In addition to the educational beneficiaries, players have won more than $16.5 billion in prizes and Lottery retailers have earned more than $1.5 billion in commissions. For additional information, visit tnlottery.com and follow the TEL on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Amanda Murphy
615.927.6081
amanda.murphy@tn.gov