Inductees

A native of Munford, Tenn., Johnnie H. Jones III attended Munford High School where he quickly became a football star when he rushed for 4,547 yards and 47 touchdowns during…

Dr. Billy M. Jones had a long and distinguished career, beginning as an excellent athlete and taking him all the way to the presidency of Memphis State University. Jones’ playing…

Dr. Chris Jones (born August 29, 1940 Newport, TN) received his BS from Carson-Newman, his Masters from the University of Mississippi, and his Doctorate of Education from the University of…

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out where Ed “Too Tall” Jones got his nickname. At six-feet, eight-inches tall, the Jackson, Tennessee, native was certainly much…

Jones was born in Dresden, TN in 1970. He played college basketball for Murray State University.  He finished his college career as a three-time All Ohio Valley Conference selection and…

He was a champion in two glorious careers. First he was Frank Juhan, all-round athlete and prize scholar at the University of the South at Sewanee. Then he was the…

In 1997, E. J. Junior was voted Nashville’s Most Outstanding All-Time Athlete. From his high school sports accomplishments to his continuing professional accomplishments, E. J. continues to earn the respect…

If you followed University of Tennessee basketball in the late sixties, you must be familiar with the awesome college hoops career of Billy Justus. Before attending UT, Justus graduated from…

Thomas “Shaky” Kain had two favorite sports – football and baseball. No problem; throughout his life as player, official, coach, and scout, Kain divided up his time among the two…

Missy (Alston) Kane grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and graduated from Saint Cecilia Academy. Although she never ran track and field before entering the University of Tennessee in 1973, she…

Mike Keith is an award-winning broadcaster, Voice of the Tennessee Titans, and one of the longest-tenured, and youngest NFL voices. As Keith enters year 24 with the Tennessee Titans, he…

Chip Kell set the standard for blocking guards at the University of Tennessee by becoming a two-time first team All-America selection in 1969 and 1970 (unanimous selection in 1970), a…

Dale Kelley, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, could be considered the ultimate teacher in officiating. As a 21-year veteran of basketball officiating there’s not much in the game he hasn’t experienced –…

When Johnny Majors left Pittsburgh in 1977 to become head football coach at the University of Tennessee, he brought Tim Kerin with him as part of his first Vol staff….

Henry Allen Kimbro was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, where he grew up playing baseball in the city parks – Napier, Hadley, and others. He began his professional career…

When you talk about the great linebackers in Tennessee football history, the name Steve Kiner comes to mind immediately. For three seasons in the late 1960s, Kiner was an absolute…

Chuck Kriese, a native of Indianapolis, Ind., attended Cathedral High School where he earned 10 Varsity Prep-Letters in tennis, basketball and cross-country.  He received his Undergraduate and Master’s Degrees from…

Considering how much of his life Steve Lacy gave to Milligan College in Johnson City as student, athlete, coach, athletic director, dean, vice president, member of the board of trustees,…

Jean Patton Latimer, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, has left an indelible mark on the world of sports and community service. A standout athlete from an early age, Jean excelled…

Every so often, a person comes along whose life is a model of distinction and whose accomplishments are truly inspiring and extraordinary. Vice Admiral William Lawrence is just that kind…