Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover threw the first pitch last month’s Nashville Sounds game, which had a record college attendance of Big Blue.
It was TSU night at First Tennessee Park. Chris Freeman, the Sounds’ director of corporate sales, said TSU sold over 300 tickets, which is the most so far this year for a college or university. Freeman said the closest ticket total was Middle Tennessee State University with 240.
“This is really fantastic for TSU,” Glover said before the game. “To have our own special night, and have record sales.”
TSU alum DaMichael Mclean was among the many Big Blue supporters. McLean said he felt proud to be part of TSU when he saw the university’s section, and all the TSU shirts and hats.
“This is a great opportunity to get people out and about to fellowship,” he said.
In addition to Dr. Glover tossing the first pitch, the Commercial Music Ensemble from TSU’s Music Department played pop music from the 1980s, and senior Darien Phillips played a moving rendition of the national anthem on his saxophone.
“It was great playing in front of all the fans; it was a great opportunity,” he said.
The Sounds, who played the Round Rock Express, also gave away a TSU themed Nashville Sounds hat to the first 1,000 fans.
