April 19-April 30: Tennessee Titans Caravan VII
Twenty-eight of the stops are open to the public as one or two Titans players, mascot T-Rac and the Titans Radio announcing team of Mike Keith and Larry Stone will sign autographs, greet fans and thank them for their support in making the Titans one of the most successful franchises in the National Football League. Additionally, the Titans Caravan crew will perform the “Titans Rule: Awesome Choices” program for selected school children at 33 of the stops.
“Many of our players have joined Coach Fisher and other Titans staff members, along with the staff from our outstanding radio partner – The Titans Radio Network – in making the caravan the highpoint of our off-season,” Titans Owner K.S. “Bud” Adams said. “No other team in all of pro sports can boost of such a massive undertaking as our Caravan.”
Ten players will take part in this year’s Caravan, including wide receivers Drew Bennett and Tyrone Calico, running back Chris Brown, linebackers Rocky Calmus and Peter Sirmon, cornerback Andre Dyson, and defensive linemen Carlos Hall and Albert Haynesworth.
On Friday, April 30, Titans Caravan VII will conclude with “Frank Wycheck Appreciation Day,” a day in which Middle Tennessee fans will have a chance to thank the newly-retired tight end for the memories on the field as well as his extensive work in the community. Wycheck will visit schools in Franklin, Dickson and Centerville before meeting fans at Kroger stores in Spring Hill, Smyrna and White House. In addition, all fans at the 28 public stops will be able to send a message to Wycheck by signing special “Thanks Frank” cards during the two-week period.
‘We’re excited to be a part of the Titans Caravan again,’ Kroger Consumer Affairs Manager Melissa Eads said. ‘It makes it even more special to top off the two weeks with Frank Wycheck Appreciation Day. Frank has meant so much to all of us. Our stores are making plans to make this an extra special event.’
Titans Caravan VII will feature stops in 13 cities that have never before hosted a Caravan visit. New Tennessee stops are scheduled for Alamo, Bethel Springs, Dayton, Denmark, Dresden, Livingston, Millington, Mooresburg, Russellville, Soddy Daisy and Tazewell. In Kentucky, Mayfield and Russellville also will be first-time Caravan hosts.
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse is partnering with Titans Caravan VII to host 12 stops on the Caravan.
“Lowe’s is thrilled to be included in the Titans Caravan tour stops,” said Lowe’s Regional Vice President Tony Starliper. “We are fortunate to have been a part of Titans Radio for the past few years and we are proud to bring the Titans Caravan to our customers.”
Kroger, in its seventh year partnering with Titans Caravan, will host eight public stops. Other sponsors include O’Charley’s Restaurants, Purity and Coca-Cola.
TITANS CARAVAN VII PARTIAL SCHEDULE
(all times local; players subject to change)
MONDAY, APRIL 19
3:15p-4:15p Winchester Town Square – Continental Loans Drew Bennett
7:00p-8:15p Chattanooga Hamilton Place Mall
TUESDAY, APRIL 20
4:00p-5:00p Greeneville Lowes Chris Brown
6:30p-7:45p Kingsport Ft. Henry Mall, Chris Brown
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
4:30p-5:45p Knoxville Lowes Rocky Calmus & Andre Dyson
6:15p-7:15p Crossville Lowes Andre Dyson
THURSDAY, APRIL 22
9:00a-9:45a Livingston AH Roberts Elementary School Andre Dyson
10:15a-11:15a Cookeville Parkview Elementary School Andre Dyson
12:00p-12:45p McMinnville Hickory Creek Elementary School Andre Dyson
1:30p-2:15p Murfreesboro Black Fox Elementary School Andre Dyson