Busy July To Finish Final Stage Of Tucker Stadium Upgrades
Tennessee Tech showcased the ongoing transformation of the university’s football stadium Wednesday during a tour that highlighted premier fan upgrades, including luxury suites and a high-capacity club level. Project Manager Camden Baker said the stadium is currently in the finishing stages with crews installing primer, paint, wood wall paneling, and ceiling grids. Baker said the […]
Tech Community Remembers Athletic Hall of Famer Smith
The Tennessee Tech community is mourning the loss of former tennis coach and administrator Randy Smith. Smith passed away this weekend. Former Associate Athletic Director Frank Harrell said Smith served as the head tennis coach as well as associate athletic director for facilities and game management. “You can tell from the reaction of the people […]
Tech Athletics Close To Finalizing New Strategic Plan
Tennessee Tech Athletics will look to steer its athletic programs in a new direction as the department is finalizing its new strategic plan. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox said the plan covers the department’s values and how to achieve goals moving forward. Fox said one of the goals is enhancing the student-athlete experience. “We […]
FCS Expert: Tech’s Move To SoCon Provides Athletic Stability
An FCS sports expert said Tennessee Tech’s decision to join the Southern Conference will provide stability for the university’s athletic programs. Kevin Marshall hosts FCS Nation. Marshall said being associated with Southern Conference schools can only help Tennessee Tech. Marshall said the Southern Conference is a model of stability in an unstable college athletic landscape. […]
Tech Joining Southern Conference In ’26, Rivalries Big Reason
Tennessee Tech will leave the Ohio Valley Conference and join the Southern Conference in 2026. The school announced Wednesday it has been accepted as the 11th member of the Southern Conference, joining Chattanooga and East Tennessee State. Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox said President Phil Oldham has been working on this move for at least […]
New Tech AD A Program Builder, Fundraiser, Team Player
New Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox arrives in Cookeville with a reputation of building programs, according to a Montana State colleague. MSU Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Bill Lamberty said Fox helped improve fundraising. That led to a new football building and indoor track facility. Lamberty said Fox is a people person, which is […]
Tech Names Montana State’s Fox New Athletic Director
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees Executive Committee unanimously approved the hire of Casey Fox as the school’s new Athletic Director. The vote came during a specially-called Thursday morning meeting. Tech President Phil Oldham said Fox will bring a new voice to the campus. “Has an extensive background, about 25 years of experience, at multiple […]
Former Tennessee Tech President on AD Wilson’s Legacy
Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson announced his resignation Tuesday morning, and a former Tech President reflected on Wilson’s tenure. Wilson headed the Golden Eagle Athletic Department since 2004. Former Tennessee Tech President Bob Bell said Wilson was instrumental in restructuring the program and hiring good coaches. Bell said Wilson’s leadership ability was evident as […]
Tech Exploring NIL Collective For Athletics
As college sports navigates an ever-changing landscape, Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said a name, image, likeness collective could be the next step to enhance Tech athletics. NIL refers to a student athlete’s ability to make monetary gains off of their name, image, and likeness. Since the NCAA implemented new guidelines in January 2021, over […]
Logistics, Planning Underway For Tech’s One-Sided Stadium
The Tennessee Tech Athletics Department working hard to get Tucker Stadium ready to function without its western half this fall. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said there are still lots of logistics to figure out including the location of a new president’s box, where people can enter and exit the stadium, and how tickets will be […]
