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"Titans Caravan is a special way our organization personalizes our connection to fans across all of Tennessee and the Mid-South. It offers players and staff the opportunity to meet people individually and demonstrate our appreciation face-to-face," said Titans Owner and Founder K.S. "Bud" Adams, Jr. "The celebration of our 50th Anniversary underscores the importance of our direct link to fans; and in this special year, Titans Caravan continues its unique tradition of building memories, creating lasting bonds with fans, and offering our thanks for their support. At a time when professional sports can sometimes seem too removed and too distant, Titans Caravan is a one-of-a-kind experience that puts fans in close contact with our players."
Titans Caravan XII begins on Monday, April 13 in Rutherford County with a multiple-school stop hosted by Christiana Middle School. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch will kick off the Caravan for the second year in a row, as he entertains youngsters with a school program designed to encourage them to participate in the NFL's "Play 60" program, which emphasizes the need for all youth to get at least 60 minutes of active play per day to combat the growing issue of child obesity.
The school program will be performed a total of 14 times before an estimated 15,000 children on this year's Caravan. Many school systems will bring together students from multiple locations to hear the team's important message encouraging them to stay healthy by exercising.
Public Caravan stops give fans the chance to meet and greet the team personnel. Each public event provides fans an opportunity to collect autographs and take pictures with the Titans, while the team receives an opportunity to thank its fans. There is no charge to attend any of the Titans Caravan XII public events and each stop lasts approximately one hour.
Titans Caravan XII will end with a special visit on Thursday, April 23 with soldiers and family members of the 101st Airborne Division and the 160th SOAR(A) of the US Army at Fort Campbell, Ky. Multiple players, cheerleaders, T-Rac and staff will be part of the day, as they take the opportunity to thank our troops and their families for the great sacrifice that they make for all of us.
The full list of Titans players taking part in Titans Caravan XII will be announced next week.
Over the last 11 years, Titans Caravan has made nearly 600 stops, traveled approximately 50,000 miles, visited over 200 schools and shaken hands with over 100,000 fans. The number of autographs signed and pictures taken is estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands.
Titans Caravan began in 1998 as a small effort to spread goodwill through the region. The current Caravan includes six full-time staffers that travel with Titans players, broadcasters and T-Rac throughout the Mid-South on a specially-decorated motor coach from Premiere Transportation.
"We're excited to take Titans Caravan XII to our fans," said Titans Senior Executive Vice President Steve Underwood. "Mr. Adams has made a strong commitment to this effort, and we all look forward to making the 50th season of the organization one of our most special."
TITANS CARAVAN XII SCHEDULE
MONDAY, APRIL 13:
to the general public/open to the media: - 9:00 a.m. CT*; Christiana, TN; Christiana Middle School; Kyle Vanden Bosch
to the general public:* **- 11:30 a.m. CT; Cookeville, TN; O'Charley's (1401 Interstate Dr.); Kyle Vanden Bosch - 1:00 p.m. CT; Crossville, TN; VF Outlet (361 Sweeney Dr.); Kyle Vanden Bosch - 3:45 p.m. ET; Harriman, TN; Roane State CC Expo Center (276 Patton Lane), Kyle Vanden Bosch - 6:00 p.m. ET; Knoxville, TN; AT&T West Towne Mall (7212 Kingston Pike); Kyle Vanden Bosch & Stephen Tulloch
TUESDAY, APRIL 14:
to the general public/open to the media:
*- 11:00 a.m. ET Morristown, TN; Fairview Marguerite Elementary School; Stephen Tulloch
to the general public: - 9:00 a.m. ET; Johnson City, TN; AT&T (1040 Hamilton Place); Stephen Tulloch *- 4:00 p.m. ET; Chattanooga, TN; Logan's Roadhouse (2119 Gunbarrell Rd.); Stephen Tulloch - 5:30 p.m. CT; Manchester, TN; O'Charley's (2367 Hillsboro Blvd.); Stephen Tulloch - 7:30 p.m. CT; McMinnville Kroger (1410 Sparta Street); Stephen Tulloch
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15:
to the general public/open to the media:
-9:00 a.m. CT; Elmwood, TN; Forks River Elementary School; Michael Griffin
-10:45 a.m. CT; Mt. Juliet, TN; Stoner Creek Elementary School; Michael Griffin
-1:15 p.m. CT*; Glasgow, KY; Eastern Elementary School; Michael Griffin
** to the general public:
*- 3:00 p.m. CT; Bowling Green, KY; Kroger (711 Campbell Lane); Michael Griffin
- 5:00 p.m. CT; Springfield, TN; Kroger (2600 Memorial Blvd.); Michael Griffin
THURSDAY, APRIL 16:
to the general public/open to the media:*
-11:00 a.m. CT**; Shelbyville, TN; Thomas Intermediate School; Kerry Collins
to the general public:
-9:00 a.m. CT; Thompson's Station, TN; Kroger (4910 Highway 31); Kerry Collins
-12:30 p.m. CT; Fayetteville, TN; Town Square (Gazebo); Kerry Collins
-3:00 p.m. CT; Huntsville, AL; Shoe Carnival (6275 University Dr.); Kerry Collins
-5:30 p.m. CT*; Florence, AL; Regency Square Mall (301 Cox Creek Pkwy.); Kerry Collins, Nate Washington
FRIDAY, APRIL 17:
to the general public/open to the media:
-9:00 a.m. CT; Waynesboro, TN; Waynesboro Elementary School; Nate Washington
-10:45 a.m. CT*; Mount Pleasant, TN; Mount Pleasant Elementary School; Nate Washington
to the general public:
-12:30 p.m. CT; Lawrenceburg Kroger (1700 N. Locust St.); Nate Washington
-3:00 p.m. CT; Pulaski Holley's Printing (955 W. College St.); Nate Washington
- 5:30 p.m. CT*; Franklin Academy Sports and Outdoors (1915 Mallory Lane); Nate Washington
MONDAY, APRIL 20:
to the general public/open to the media:
-9:00 a.m. CT; Cunningham, TN; Montgomery Central Middle School; Alge Crumpler
-1:15 p.m. CT*; Paris,TN; Paris Elementary School; Alge Crumpler
to the general public:
-11:00 a.m. CT; Cadiz, KY; WKDZ Studios in Broadbent Square (100 Broadbent Blvd.); Alge Crumpler
-3:00 p.m. CT; Martin, TN; Festival Park; Alge Crumpler
-5:30 p.m. CT*; Paducah, KY; Logan's Roadhouse (5137 Hinkleville Rd.); Alge Crumpler
TUESDAY, APRIL 21:
* to the general public/open to the media:
- 1:00 p.m. CT; Memphis, TN; Wooddale Middle School; Cortland Finnegan
to the general public:
-9:00 a.m. CT; Dyersburg, TN; Perkins Restaurant (770 US Highway 51 Byp W); Cortland Finnegan
-3:00 p.m. CT; Memphis, TN; Shoe Carnival (2261 N. Germantown Pkwy.); Cortland Finnegan
-5:30 p.m. CT*; Jackson, TN; Jackson Sportsplex (250 Bancorp South Pkwy.); Cortland Finnegan, Jason Jones
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22:
to the general public/open to the media:*
- 9:30 a.m. CT; Jackson, TN; Malesus Elementary School; Jason Jones
- 11:15 a.m. CT; Huntingdon, TN; Huntingdon Primary School; Jason Jones
- 1:15 p.m. CT; Bruceton, TN; Bruceton Central Elementary School; Jason Jones
to the general public:
*- 3:00 p.m. CT; Camden, TN; Wendy's (120 Highway 641 North); Jason Jones
- 5:00 p.m. CT; Dickson, TN; O'Charley's (2409 Hwy 46S); Jason Jones
THURSDAY, APRIL 23*
to the general public:
*- 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m. CT; Fort Campbell, KY; Army Post; Player(s) TBA
- Media availability at Fort Campbell will be announced at a later date.
-Players subject to change.*
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