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TN Writers | TN Stories: "Robert Neyland: The West Point Engineer who built Tennessee Football"

When:

August 8, 2026 · 10:30 AM

Where:

Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN

Source:

6AM City Nashville – Events

Robert Neyland was not your typical college football coach. A graduate of West Point and veteran of both world wars, Neyland often played a dual role as both an army officer and football coach, shifting seamlessly between the two professions. At the University of Tennessee, he ran his program like the army and amassed an impressive 173-31-12 record. In "Robert Neyland: The West Point Engineer Who Built Tennessee Football," Timothy D. Johnson provides deep insight into Neyland's life and incredib