TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME, SPONSORED BY THE TENNESSEE LOTTERY, ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION OF PHILLIP FULMER AND HAROLD GRAETER TO BOARD LEADERSHIP
TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME, SPONSORED BY THE TENNESSEE LOTTERY, ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION OF PHILLIP FULMER AND HAROLD GRAETER TO BOARD LEADERSHIP
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Aug. 11, 2021 – Phillip Fulmer, former American football player, coach and athletic director at the University of Tennessee, and Harold Graeter, Associate Executive Director at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl have been re-elected to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Board as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively. In a board of directors meeting last Thursday, Aug. 5, the two were selected to serve a second term each through June 2023.
Fulmer, who was re-elected as Board Chair, spent 16 seasons as head coach of the Tennessee Vols and has a long list of accomplishments that place him in the top ranks of his profession. A Winchester-native, he represents the East Tennessee region. Graeter, the associate executive director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and a valuable board member since 2009, was re-elected as the Vice Chair of the Board. Graeter grew up in Memphis and represents the West Tennessee region.
“I am excited about the progress we have made at the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, and grateful for the efforts of the leadership of Executive Director Brad Willis, our very active all volunteer board, and tourism Commissioner Mark Ezell,” Phillip Fulmer said. “We have honored and told the story of many outstanding athletes, distinguished community minded men and women from all over the great state of Tennessee. I am pleased to serve as the chair again, and know we are doing important work for our state, our universities, and individuals who have distinguished themselves through many sports.”
“I greatly appreciate the honor of being re-elected to the position of Vice Chairman of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame,” Vice-Chair Harold Graeter said. “Our state has a tremendous history and legacy of outstanding players, coaches and contributors to sports. I look forward to continue working with the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame staff and board of directors as we honor and celebrate the accomplishments of deserving Tennesseans.”
Recently, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announced a partnership with the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation, which will see the Hall rebranded as the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Tennessee Lottery.
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Tennessee Lottery, is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-4pm and is located inside Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville. Attendees can enter through the Visit Music City Visitor Center, at the corner of Rep. John Lewis Way and Broadway.
About the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Established in 1966, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame enshrines and honors athletes, teams, coaches, sports writers and sports administrators who have made an impact on the history of Tennessee sports. The Hall serves as a platform to connect athletes, coaches, sports fans, and supporters by acknowledging life achievements implemented through sports. The Hall celebrates athletes of all forms, from all across the state. Additionally, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame aspires to educate youth about the importance of healthy habits and the positive impact they have on lifestyle choices. The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame is located at 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. For more information, visit www.tshf.net.
About the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation
The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products. Since January 20, 2004, the Lottery has raised more than $6 billion to fund designated education programs, including college grants, scholarships, Drive to 55 initiatives and after-school programs. In addition to the educational beneficiaries, players have won more than $16.5 billion in prizes and Lottery retailers have earned more than $1.5 billion in commissions. For additional information, visit tnlottery.com and follow the TEL on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
