The texans see the titans as their primary rival due to the titans previous history in houston until their relocation to tennessee. The franchise was located in houston and was known as the oilers from 1960 to 1996, during which time it won two afl titles 1960 and 1961. Nissan stadium music citys premier entertainment destination is the home of the tennessee titans. For those two years, the team was known as the tennessee oilers, but changed its name to titans in 1999. Massive new coliseums are all the rage in the nfl, but the tennessee titans say theyre in no rush to build a new home. Bud adams, who was the owner of the tennessee titans, died on october 21. No gym, no problem for titans running back derrick henry. The last meeting at nissan stadium occurred on october 18th.
Finally, in 1999, the team moved into the cityas downtown stadium, and the winning began. Tennessee titans history including past stats and statistics, results, scores, rosters and draft results. Mar 27, 2020 the decision on whether or not to pick up the fifthyear option of tennessee titans wide receiver corey davis is rapidly approaching, as the team has to decide by may. Three titans teammates set to cheer on sons during nfl draft brycen hopkins is a tight end who starred at purdue. With our online itinerary creator, nashville attractions like nissan stadium can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away. Why memphians should hate the tennessee titans, part i. Jan 21, 2020 this graph depicts the average regular season home attendance of the tennessee titans from 2008 to 2019. For those two years, they were known as the tennessee oilers, but changed their name to tennessee titans for the 1999 season. The titans won 12 consecu tive games to open their new stadium, breaking the nfl record. The team currently plays at nissan stadium in nashville, which opened in 1999 as. Tennessee titans play their home games at lp field in nashville. Tennessee titans eyeing nissan stadium renovation football. Throughout the clubs history, the titans have played in the super bowl once xxxiv, at the end of the 1999 nfl season.
History, information, pictures, directions and merchandise of the tennessee titans stadium. Projected costs, which cover everything from architectural improvements to better technology and plumbing. Nissan stadium is a multipurpose stadium in nashville, tennessee, united states. Tennessee titans simple english wikipedia, the free. The two teams, founding members of the american football league, have. Nashville officials expect eventual nissan stadium. Finally, in 1999, the team moved into the citya s downtown stadium, and the winning began. Tennessees top need is a right tackle, where standout. Texans top titans to take first place in afc south houston.
Throughout its relative young history, the titans stadium has had four names, adelphia coliseum until 2002, the coliseum until 2006, lp field through the 2014 season and now nissan stadium. Established in 2000, is the place for tennessee titans fans to talk titans. The tennessee titans have posted an impressive record at nissan stadium since moving. I highly encourage any nfl fan to arrange a stadium tour. Titans locker room tennessee titans merchandise at. Nissan stadium, tennessee titans football stadium stadiums of. Throughout the clubs history, the titans have played in the super bowl once xxxiv. There are no cash lots on nissan stadium property on titans gamedays, and if you do not have.
The 2014 season was the first for head coach ken whisenhunt, the titans finished the season 214, their worst record in tennessee titans history, tying the tampa bay buccaneers for the leagues worst record, and their worse since 1994 when they was the houston oilers. Tennessee titans projected starting defense after 1st wave. We achieve this goal through our interaction with each other, our fans and the nashville and tennessee communities. To find out about advertising opportunities, contact titanjeff. Dec 15, 2019 houston texans running back carlos hyde 23 leaps over tennessee titans defensive back tramaine brock 35 during the first quarter of an nfl football game at nissan stadium on sunday, dec. Our titans mailbag exists only as the result of a cruel joke. The titans training facility is at saint thomas sports park, a 31acre ha site at the metrocenter complex in nashville. Titans tap new concessionaires for nissan stadium to. This is the official mobile app of the tennessee titans. Titans stadium tour page 2 gotitans a tennessee titans. Tennessee titans on the forbes nfl team valuations list.
The tours generally cover the concourses, suites, press box, locker. Attendance for the tennessee titans bucks the leaguewide trend. Nashville officials expect future discussions with the tennessee titans over potential nissan stadium renovations, but caution that the citys current budget issues must be addressed before a project of that magnitude is considered the titans have played at the current nissan stadium originally known as adelphia coliseum since its 1999 opening, and are operating there under a lease that. The titans dominated the rivalry in the early 2000s, but the series has since evened out in the 2010s. The club moved to nashville in 1998 and played in vanderbilt stadium. The tennessean is proud to present, tennessees team.
Jim wyatta s tales from the titans sideline takes readers from the early days in nashville all the way to the present. Cleveland browns, tennessee titans franchise history and more. Tennessee titans 2017 media guide history 454 jeppesen stadium houston years played 196064. Jan 23, 2020 nashville officials expect future discussions with the tennessee titans over potential nissan stadium renovations, but caution that the citys current budget issues must be addressed before a project of that magnitude is considered. There are multiple suite levels at nissan stadium, generally the 200 level will be more expensive than the 300 level as youre closer to the field. The franchise was located in houston and was known as the oilers from 1960 to 1996, during which time it. Tennessee titans, american professional football team based in nashville, tennessee, that plays in the national football league.
Attendance for the tennessee titans bucks the nfls trend. Home to the nfls tennessee titans, nissan stadium is a multipurpose sports and entertainment venue located on the east bank of the cumberland river across from downtown nashville. The tennessee titans are a professional american football team based in nashville. Our roots go back to the tennessee oilers fan page in 1997 and we currently have 4,000 diehard members with 1. His thenhouston oilers threatened to move to jacksonville in the 1980s when he was trying to get stadium. Its true that at some time in the future were going to have to make. Personalized tennessee titans history book gift details. While pieces continue to fall into place, the core of the teams offense seems to be mostly in tact. Sep 07, 2018 for over 20 years, rj young has been a proud partner and the official office equipment provider of the tennessee titans.
Tennessee titans average attendance 20082019 statista. Shop a distinctive collection of tennessee titans memorabilia and collectibles at. Book an event stadium public tours fan conduct policy. Tennessee titans and nissan stadium front office and employees listing. The nfl franchise on thursday announced the selections of legends hospitality and. Nashville officials expect eventual nissan stadium renovation. The two teams have met each other 38 times including 1 postseason game, with the tennessee titans winning 17 games and the miami dolphins winning 21 games. City consultants have released reports calling for major upgrades to the titans home stadium. Make your android device a unique part of your gameday experience for titans games. Nissan stadium consists of three levels of 69,000 blue and red seats. So adams hatched a plan to play games in memphis, three hours. Tennessee s top need is a right tackle, where standout.
This includes a 4743 record in the aafc from 1946 through 1949. The team then moved to nashville in 1998 and played in vanderbilt stadium. In 1999, the team moved into its 69,143seat home, nissan stadium, located on the east bank of the cumberland river in downtown nashville. You can reminisce your favorite football moments in this tennessee titans book, bringing you through the history of both the tennessee titans and houston oilers. Aug 05, 2019 rather than seek a new facility, tennessee titans controlling owner amy adams strunk indicates that she is interested in a nissan stadium renovation. Tennessee titans projected starting defense after 1st. Watch videoondemand clips of press conferences and player interviews. Here you can find authentic titans collectibles to accent your home or office with nfl pride, featuring plaques, prints, autographed player merchandise, coins and signed footballs. Nashvilles nissan stadium first opened in 1999, and it has been suggested in recent years that the facility will need substantial upgrades to remain viable over the long haul.
This wonderful piece of tennessee titans memorabilia is filled with genuine newspaper articles from the dallas morning news, covering their top players and biggest games as they happened. During tennessee titans game the stadium is filled to its capacity by loud, loyal fans that are present to support their team. The tennessee titans have reached a naming rights deal with nissan north america, and the team plans to name its home venue nissan stadium, according to sources familiar with the situation. Titans newspaper history book historic newspapers us. Owned by the metropolitan government of nashville and davidson county, it is primarily used for football and is the home field of the tennessee titans of the national football league nfl and the tennessee state tigers of tennessee state university. This is why the titans, bless their near twotouchdownunderdog hearts, have as much of a chance to upset the. Why memphians should hate the tennessee titans, part i sing. What the tennessee titans ceo says about a new stadium. The tennessee titans oilers franchise is 4314636 alltime. The browns begin the 2019 season with an alltime record of 51649414. Players in nfl history with most receiving yards 2020. While we were able to nail down who will be the tennessee titans starters on offense for 2020 in a separate article, the defensive side of the ball still has a few questions to answer granted, much of the titans defensive starters can be figured out, but after the trade of jurrell casey, theres a big hole to fill on the defensive line.
Nissan north america, the vehicle manfacturer purchased the naming rights in 2015. There are no cash lots on nissan stadium property and if you do not have a titans issued parking pass, your vehicle will not be allowed on to the campus. They used to be known as the houston oilers, and played in houston, texas. Get the latest tennessee titans news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Tennessee titans visit nashville tn visit music city. Jan 24, 2018 worst moments in tennessee titans houston oilers history. Opened in 1999, the facility has a maximum seating capacity of over 69,000. The team relocated from houston to tennessee in 1997, and played at the liberty bowl memorial stadium in memphis for one season.
On june 25, 2015, nissan and the titans announced a 20year stadium naming rights agreement. From 1960 to the present day, this incredible newspaper book gives you a unique insight into the colorful history of the houston oilers and tennessee titans football team. May 18, 2017 the recent updates to the stadium have helped, but more is going to be needed if the titans want to keep pace with modern nfl stadiums and earn more chances to attract major events. From printing play books on a sunday night to supporting all events in. Tennessee titans team history pro football hall of fame. From licensed game used cleats and gear to bobbleheads and pictures, you can find an exciting exhibit of titans. Hale stadium is a 15,000seat outdoor stadium located on the campus of tennessee state university. Oilers capture inaugural afl championship with a 2416 win over. The chargers moved from qualcomm stadium in san diego into the stubhub center. Lp field has no history except for all of the names its had.
Rather than seek a new facility, tennessee titans controlling owner amy adams strunk indicates that she is interested in a nissan stadium renovation. Official tennessee titans bags, titans backpacks, book. Most stadiums in the nfl offer nfl stadium tours for a very reasonable rate and they are open to the public. The nfl and tennessee titans are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fans, both in nissan stadium and in the parking lot. The stadium seats approximately 68,798 fans and has a stateoftheart, openair, natural grass facility.
The following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the tennessee titans and miami dolphins. A pictorial history of the tennessee titans, a keepsake book with hundreds of photos, statistics and. Since the aflnfl merger in 1970, the franchise reached the playoffs 10 times while in houston. Tennessee titans series history with miami dolphins. This graph depicts the average regular season home attendance of the tennessee titans from 2008 to 2019.
Tennessee titans bleacher report latest news, scores. Feb 19, 2016 massive new coliseums are all the rage in the nfl, but the tennessee titans say theyre in no rush to build a new home. Worst moments in tennessee titans houston oilers history. The oilers titans have qualified for postseason action a total of 18 times in the clubs history with afl playoff appearances coming in 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967 and 1969. The team currently plays at nissan stadium in nashville. Tennessee titans running back derrick henry runs 53 yards for a touchdown during an nfl game against the houston texans on sunday, dec. Your goto guide for all things tennessee titans and nissan stadium gamedays. Establish yourself as a truly dedicated tennessee titans fan when you sport any of the impressive bags and purses featured at the nfl shop. I just finished this book and i have to say that i was entertained and educated even more on tennessee titans football history. This 2011 draft pick is the one tennessee would take. For tennessee titans home games, all nissan stadium parking lots require a titans issued parking pass. The mission of the tennessee titans is to be considered among the elite franchises of the national football league that excels on and off the field. Titans onlines jim wyatt shows fans whats new and improved this season at nissan stadium. Mar 22, 2020 the tennessee titans free agency caused a stir more for what they gave away than which new players services they have recently acquired.
Discussion in the lounge started by got, mar 22, 20. Taking a stadium tour of you local nfl stadium is a great way to get a behind the scenes look at what its like to be a player in the national football league. They are currently part of the south division of the american football conference afc in the national football league nfl. The tennessee titans skill and titans flash briefing keeps fans connected with the team yearround, featuring updates from voice of the titans mike keith, and titans insiders. Titans front office tennessee titans titans coaching. There was a funny story in this book about a fight that took place between titans defensive backs perry phenix and deron jenkins over a super petty reason. Our roots go back to the tennessee oilers fan page in 1997 and we currently have 4,000. There are no cash lots on nissan stadium property and if you do not have a titans issued. Built in 1953 and affectionately nicknamed the hole, the stadium hosted tsu tigers football games until 1999, home games were then moved to what is now known as nissan stadium, home of the tennessee titans. The tennessee titans are a professional american football team in nashville, tennessee.
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