AutoZone Liberty Bowl's Graeter elected as Tenn Sports HOF Board Chairman

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Sponsored by the Tennessee Lottery, Announces Election of Harold Graeter and Brad Lampley to Chairman and Vice-Chairman

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 25, 2024 – Harold Graeter, Associate Executive Director at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and Brad Lampley, Nashville-area attorney and former Tennessee offensive lineman, have been elected to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Board as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively. In a Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, July 20, the two were selected to serve through June 2026.

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Graeter, the associate executive director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and a valuable board member since 2009, previously served as the Vice Chair of the Board. Graeter grew up in Memphis and represents the West Tennessee region. Graeter replaces Phillip Fulmer as Chairman, following Fulmer’s two terms as Chairman. Fulmer remains as on the Board of Directors. Lampley serves as the Practice Group Leader of the Intersection of Business and Government Practice Group for Adams and Reese LLP. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Lampley played offensive line for the Tennessee football team from 1994-1997. Lampley represents the Middle Tennessee region.

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“It’s a great honor and I appreciate the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Board during this exciting time for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame,” Chairman Harold Graeter said. “From Memphis to Mountain City, our state has an incredible history and tradition in sports. I look forward to continuing the work and mission of our board to honor the players, coaches and contributors who created the state of Tennessee’s rich sports legacy. While we honor past accomplishments, we look forward with unparalleled anticipation to the future of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and its new home at Nissan Stadium coming in 2027.”

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“The Hall of Fame does an amazing job of honoring Tennessee’s sports heroes, and with the move into the new Nissan Stadium on the horizon, there’s never been a more exciting time in this organization’s history,” Vice-Chair Brad Lampley said. “I am honored that the board has appointed me to serve in this new role as we all help the Hall become a must-see destination for fans attending events at the new stadium.”

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The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Tennessee Lottery, recently announced it will open a new museum at the New Nissan Stadium when it opens in 2027. Details on the new location can be found at https://tshf.net/uncategorized/tennessee-sports-hall-of-fame-reveals-plans-to-relocate-to-new-nissan-stadium-in-2027/

ABOUT THE TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME:

Established in 1966, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Tennessee Lottery, 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. For more information, visit www.tshf.net .