Southern Heritage Classic 2009

The 2009 Southern Heritage Classic is sponsored by FedEx and features rivals Tennessee State and Jackson State. The game will take place on Saturday, September 12th but there will also be three days of activities leading up to the big game. Here is a schedule of those events:

Wednesday, September 9:

• Classic Gospel Concert
  Enjoy an evening of gospel music with Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's plus The Canton Spirituals, Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson, and Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites
  Tickets are $32
  The Orpheum Theatre
  7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 10:

• Classic VIP Party
  This is an invitation only event.
  Memphis Marriott Downtown/Heritage Ballroom
  5:00 p.m.
• Classic R&B Concert
  Enjoy an evening of R&B with Erykah Badu.
  Tickets are $57 and $67
  Orpheum Theatre
  8:00 p.m.

Friday, September 11:

• NIKE Classic Coaches Luncheon
  This invitation only event is being held in honor of the head coaches of both TSU and JSU.
  Memphis Marriott Downtown/Heritage Ballroom
  12:00 noon
• Classic Comedy Concert
  The BROWNS of Comedy. Hosted by Steve BROWN featuring doo doo BROWN, Willie & Woody BROWN, Benji BROWN, Cocoa BROWN, and Spanky BROWN.
  Tickets are $37
  Orpheum Theatre
  8:00 p.m.
• Classic Blues Concert
  Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush plus Clarence Carter and Latimore.
  Tickets are $45
  Harrah's Tunica/Event Center
  9:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 12:

• Classic Tailgate
  Tailgate party with live music and food
  Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium parking lot and Tobey Park
  8:00 a.m.
  Admission is free
• Ed "Too Tall" Jones Golf Classic
  The Links at Cottonwoods
  $150 per person, includes green fee and 1/2 cart.
  For more information, call (901) 398-6655
  8:00 a.m.
• Classic Parade
  Southern Heritage Classic tribute parade that runs down Park Avenue from Haynes Street to Airways Boulevard
  Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium parking lot and Tobey Park
  10:00 a.m.
• Classic Fashions and Brunch
  Fashion show and brunch put on by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women
  The Peabody Hotel
  11:00 a.m.
  Tickets are $50, call (901) 831-8739 to purchase
• TYSON Classic High School Battle of the Bands
  Regional high school bands compete to put on the best performances.
  Whitehaven High School
  11:00 a.m.
  Tickets are $7.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door
• Southern Heritage Classic Football Game
  Tennessee State vs. Jackson State
  Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
  6:00 p.m.
  Tickets start at $15.00