Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders
- Derrick Dolls (1975–1987; 1993–1996)
- Tennessee Oilers Cheerleaders (1997–1998)
- Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders (1999–present)
The Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders are the cheerleading squad of the Tennessee Titans of the NFL. The squad performs a variety of dance moves during home games at Nissan Stadium, and performs with Titans mascot T-Rac, as well as their junior squad.[1]
History
The squad was established in 1975 as the Derrick Dolls, and changed to the current name when the Titans (then known as the Oilers) moved to Tennessee.[2] The group currently has 25 cheerleaders.[3] The squad also makes USO trips, with the members making trips to Kuwait[4] and Diego Garcia for their All-Star Super Bowl Tour.[5] The squad holds auditions at Baptist Sports Park.[6] Other than performances on the field, the squad also has made appearances on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "The Dr. Oz Show". Annually, the squad makes a swimsuit calendar, and one that's available to download onto tablets and smartphones.[7] The squad also makes appearances off the field.[8]
The Titans have used male cheerleaders in their history multiple times, from 1999-2003, and again from 2019 to the present. The men were originally called "yell leaders," with a similar role to collegiate cheerleading, and the high-risk stunting returned in 2019.
Notable members
- Kiara Young (2013–present), Miss Tennessee USA 2015
- Haley Brooke Sowers (2015–present), Miss Mississippi USA 2016
References
- ^ "Tennessee Titans | Junior Cheerleader Program". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders - Titans Cheerleader Squad". Footballbabble.com. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans | Cheerleader Roster". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ Love, Joshua. "Titans Cheerleaders Return from Kuwait". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ Kinder, Stacie. "Titans Cheerleaders Return from 11-Day Trip in Far East". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans | Cheerleader Audition Information". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans | Cheerleader Merchandise Information". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans | Cheerleader Appearances". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
External links
- Titans Cheerleaders Official Site
- Titans Cheerleaders Alumni Facebook Page
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- Founded in 1960
- Formerly the Houston Oilers (1960–1996) and the Tennessee Oilers (1997–1998)
- Based and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee
- Bud Adams
- Luv Ya Blue
- T-Rac
- Cheerleaders
- The Comeback
- Music City Miracle
- One Yard Short
- League: National Football League (1970–present)
- Conference: American Football Conference
- Division: South Division
- League: American Football League (1960–1969)
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