We often think of Tennessee State and Fisk Universities as institutes of higher learning in Nashville for African American students. Did you know at one time there was another Black university?
Founded in 1866 as the Nashville Normal and Theological Institute by the American Baptist denomination, it was renamed in 1874.
A baseball team was formed in 1884 and played at least until the end of the 19th Century. Listen to this episode to learn more!
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