The Southern Heritage Classic is celebrating 35 years with football, concerts, exhibits and much more in Memphis.

The 35th annual Southern Heritage Classic is happening this weekend at Liberty Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Tennessee State University and the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff will be facing off against each other for the second year in a row.

Tennessee State is a staple in the Southern Heritage Classic. After Arkansas-Pine Bluff's two-year contract has now ended, what happens next?

GAME ON! 🏈 A parade through Orange Mound, an R&B concert by Tamia and Joe and a college and career fair are among the activities and events leading up to Saturday's Southern Heritage Classic football game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

The Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis features a football game between two HBCUs, concerts, and a career fair.

Southern Heritage Classic football game between the Tennessee State Tigers and Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions on Sept. 14, 2024, in Memphis

Stevie Paige is a graduate of the University of Memphis where she served as managing editor and editor-in-chief of The Daily Helmsman. A native Memphian, born to local musicians, Stevie has written for several regional magazines and news publications and has performed at venues across the city.

Tennessee State University and the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff have brought thousands of excited fans to Memphis for a weekend of football, fun, and community. Tailgating was in full swing at Liberty Park on Saturday.

It's Lion against Tiger Saturday night as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff takes on Tennessee State at the 35th annual Southern Heritage Classic.