Fred Jones

Ed "Too Tall" Jones, we thank you for supporting the Southern Heritage Classic. Salute!

The wonderful Wilma Rudolph!

Join us this month as we highlight some of our favorite parts of black history. Happy Black History Month!

When you sell your soul, you will have nothing left.

The goal everyday is to be at peace.

“The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold." -- MLK

Whether you want to keep the police chief or not that’s your choice and I’ll respect your choice. But public disrespect to Chief C. J. Davis I can’t condone. Being respectful is very important to me.

Southern Heritage Classic will be at Liberty Stadium through 2032
By Samuel Hardiman, Daily Memphian

The Southern Heritage Classic will be held at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium through 2032, its management company and founder Fred Jones said Tuesday.

Jones said he is done negotiating with the City of Memphis and University of Memphis, which will soon own Liberty Stadium.

“No further negotiations. Everything is straightforward now. No other issues on my part,” Jones said in a text message to The Daily Memphian.

The announcement from Jones on Tuesday morning is a key step in the U of M owning Liberty Stadium, removing a potential barrier.
Jones’ announcement of nine future dates for the Southern Heritage Classic comes after weeks of negotiations about his game's future. His influence at the Memphis City Council and his concerns about the future of his game prompted hours of negotiations among him, the U of M and the city.

The City Council approved the transfer of the stadium to the U of M along with $120 million in cash on Dec. 19. However, it could have been reconsidered Tuesday and members of the council said it could be if Jones was not satisfied.

That final approval — approving the minutes of the previous meeting — could likely go without a hitch now that Jones is satisfied.

If the minutes from the previous meeting are approved, the U of M will receive Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Here are the dates for the next nine Southern Heritage Classic games:
• September 14, 2024
• September 13, 2025
• September 12, 2026
• September 11, 2027
• September 9, 2028
• September 8, 2029
• September 14, 2030
• September 13, 2031
• September 11, 2032

Another year older and wiser!

We're grateful to see another year, and we're grateful for you! Let's make it one of the best we've ever had!!

I’m looking for more in ‘24.

Don't try to play a game on a player...they know how to play the game better than you.

We hope you get everything you asked Santa for!

If you are looking for an excuse...you always can find one.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

We thank you for your service.

"Now is always the right time
To put something positive in your mind.
There is always someone to pull down
You just get back up and hold your ground"

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We appreciate all the media that came out today to cover the unveiling of the new Nat D. Williams Blvd. Check out this great article by The Commercial Appeal

'Nat D. Williams Boulevard': Broadcasting pioneer honored with street naming Nat D. Williams — hailed as the first Black radio personality in Memphis and “The Voice of Beale Street” — took to the airwaves in 1948 on WDIA.

I'm looking forward to seeing trailblazing DJ Nat D. Williams receive his own street Friday, October 27th at 2pm. Learn more about him here, https://youtu.be/K4nBBMEmhck?si=mkGO9-05tgpnBl3R.

Nat D. Williams is the first Black radio DJ on
WDIA/AM1O70 in Memphis, TN. He will be honored with his own street October 27th.

Nat D Williams Another Moment In Blues History

Sometimes there is one way in and no way out.

Congrats to Memphis Mayor elect Paul Young.

Everything changes in time.

Well said!

More about culture than competition, HBCU classics are like a family reunion in the Black community They are a gathering point for fellowship, as well as a means to spotlight and celebrate the rich history tied to historically Black colleges across the United States. The game between Florida A&M and Jackson State earlier this month was proof of that.

Thanks HBCU Huddle for the SHC recap!

2023 Southern Heritage Classic Recap | HBCU Huddle This year Southern Heritage Classic hosted Tennessee State and Arkansas Pine Bluff. Check out the recap of the game and what all it intel.----1-click Subscri...

Have you recuperated yet from all the fun? Go ahead and mark your calendar for next year!!