Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Blue Raider Blitz set for July
6/24/2026 10:00:00 AM | Football
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee Athletics is hitting the road this July for the sixth annual Blue Raider Blitz! Blue Raider fans from across the Midstate are invited to connect with coaches, staff, and fellow fans during a series of lunches and happy hours held July 24 and July 28–30.
The 2026 Blue Raider Blitz will once again bring coaches, staff, special guests, and student-athletes directly to communities across the region. This year's tour features five stops over four days, highlighted by a special media and fan event at The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing.
Designed to build excitement for the 2026 football season, each stop will feature appearances by members of the football coaching staff, student-athletes, and select coaches from other Blue Raider programs. Fans of all ages will have the opportunity to hear program updates, meet coaches and student-athletes, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Representatives from the MTSU Ticket Office and the Blue Raider Athletic Association (BRAA) will be available at each stop to answer questions and assist with 2026 football season ticket purchases. Attendees will also have the chance to win promotional prizes throughout the tour, including football ticket packages, Blue Raider merchandise, and more.
Friday, July 24th
Tullahoma
Unlike any other stop on the tour, the Tullahoma Blue Raider Blitz will feature a unique community outreach format. Rather than a traditional luncheon or happy hour, MTSU Football coaches, student-athletes, and staff will travel throughout the community to personally thank local businesses and Blue Raider supporters for being #BLUEnited. The day will include a featured stop at the headquarters of Ascend Federal Credit Union.
Businesses in the Tullahoma area are encouraged to RSVP HERE to be included on the Blitz route and receive a special #BLUEnited gift bag.
Tuesday, July 28th | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Nashville – The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing Co
Address: 840 44th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37209
Football student athletes will serve as panelists to talk college football and the 2026 season
Refreshments will be available for those in attendance.
Wednesday, July 29th | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shelbyville – The Celebration – The Blue Ribbon Circle Club
Refreshments will be available for those in attendance courtesy of Rowdy Ranch Catering.
Address: 1110 N Evans St, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Thursday, July 30th | 11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Smyrna – Rotary Lunch
Arrive early! MTSU Athletics will treat the first 100 fans to a complimentary lunch as a thank-you for your support. After the first 100 meals are served, fans are encouraged to support the venue and enjoy the Towne Center's delicious buffet by purchasing a meal ticket on-site. Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Smyrna for their support in hosting this stop of the Blue Raider Blitz!
Address: 315 South Lowry Street Smyrna, TN 37167
Thursday, July 30th | 5:30-7:30PM
Murfreesboro - Cedar Glade Brews
The Blue Raider Blitz wraps up with its biggest celebration of the week at Cedar Glade Brews! The tour's final stop will feature live music by Los Swamp and a game of trivia. A local food truck will be on-site with food available for purchase, and attendees are encouraged to support Cedar Glade Brews by purchasing a beverage throughout the evening. Local businesses that RSVP HERE will receive a complimentary #BLUEnited gift bag as a thank-you for their support.
Address: 906 Ridgely Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
The 2026 Blue Raider Blitz will once again bring coaches, staff, special guests, and student-athletes directly to communities across the region. This year's tour features five stops over four days, highlighted by a special media and fan event at The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing.
Designed to build excitement for the 2026 football season, each stop will feature appearances by members of the football coaching staff, student-athletes, and select coaches from other Blue Raider programs. Fans of all ages will have the opportunity to hear program updates, meet coaches and student-athletes, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Representatives from the MTSU Ticket Office and the Blue Raider Athletic Association (BRAA) will be available at each stop to answer questions and assist with 2026 football season ticket purchases. Attendees will also have the chance to win promotional prizes throughout the tour, including football ticket packages, Blue Raider merchandise, and more.
Friday, July 24th
Tullahoma
Unlike any other stop on the tour, the Tullahoma Blue Raider Blitz will feature a unique community outreach format. Rather than a traditional luncheon or happy hour, MTSU Football coaches, student-athletes, and staff will travel throughout the community to personally thank local businesses and Blue Raider supporters for being #BLUEnited. The day will include a featured stop at the headquarters of Ascend Federal Credit Union.
Businesses in the Tullahoma area are encouraged to RSVP HERE to be included on the Blitz route and receive a special #BLUEnited gift bag.
Tuesday, July 28th | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Nashville – The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing Co
Address: 840 44th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37209
Football student athletes will serve as panelists to talk college football and the 2026 season
Refreshments will be available for those in attendance.
Wednesday, July 29th | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shelbyville – The Celebration – The Blue Ribbon Circle Club
Refreshments will be available for those in attendance courtesy of Rowdy Ranch Catering.
Address: 1110 N Evans St, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Thursday, July 30th | 11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Smyrna – Rotary Lunch
Arrive early! MTSU Athletics will treat the first 100 fans to a complimentary lunch as a thank-you for your support. After the first 100 meals are served, fans are encouraged to support the venue and enjoy the Towne Center's delicious buffet by purchasing a meal ticket on-site. Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Smyrna for their support in hosting this stop of the Blue Raider Blitz!
Address: 315 South Lowry Street Smyrna, TN 37167
Thursday, July 30th | 5:30-7:30PM
Murfreesboro - Cedar Glade Brews
The Blue Raider Blitz wraps up with its biggest celebration of the week at Cedar Glade Brews! The tour's final stop will feature live music by Los Swamp and a game of trivia. A local food truck will be on-site with food available for purchase, and attendees are encouraged to support Cedar Glade Brews by purchasing a beverage throughout the evening. Local businesses that RSVP HERE will receive a complimentary #BLUEnited gift bag as a thank-you for their support.
Address: 906 Ridgely Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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