The Tennessee Titans began as the Houston Oilers in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL).1)
The team relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1997 and played their first two seasons in Memphis before moving permanently to Nashville.2)
The Oilers were renamed the Tennessee Titans in 1999 to better reflect their new home in Tennessee.3)
The name “Titans” was inspired by the powerful figures from Greek mythology, symbolizing strength and power.4)
The Titans made their only Super Bowl appearance in 1999, losing Super Bowl XXXIV to the St. Louis Rams in a dramatic finish.5)
In the 1999 playoffs, the Titans won an iconic game against the Buffalo Bills with the “Music City Miracle,” a last-second lateral play that led to a touchdown.6)
The Titans' home field is Nissan Stadium, located in downtown Nashville, along the Cumberland River. It was opened in 1999.7)
The franchise's first head coach was Lou Rymkus, who coached the Houston Oilers to their first AFL Championship in 1960.8)
The Titans have retired six numbers in honor of their legendary players, including Steve McNair (#9) and Eddie George (#27).9)
As the Houston Oilers, they won the first two AFL championships in 1960 and 1961.10)
In their inaugural season as the Tennessee Titans (1999), the team made it all the way to the Super Bowl.11)
Nissan Stadium can seat approximately 69,143 fans.12)
The Titans selected quarterback Marcus Mariota as the second overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.13)
Jeff Fisher was the Titans' longest-tenured head coach, serving from 1994 to 2010.14)
Steve McNair was the team's most beloved quarterback, leading the Titans to their Super Bowl appearance in 1999 and sharing the NFL MVP award in 2003.15)
The Oilers/Titans franchise first made the playoffs in 1960, their inaugural season.16)
Their first playoff win as the Tennessee Titans came in 1999, defeating the Buffalo Bills in the “Music City Miracle.”17)
In 2003, Steve McNair became co-MVP of the NFL, sharing the title with Peyton Manning.18)
The Titans are members of the AFC South, along with the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans.19)
The Titans have fierce rivalries, particularly with the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans, due to shared divisions and history.20)
Eddie George is one of the Titans' most iconic players, rushing for over 10,000 yards during his career.21)
Derrick Henry, the team’s star running back, won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2020 and has led the league in rushing multiple times.22)
The franchise was part of the 1970 AFL-NFL merger and became a member of the AFC Central division.23)
The Titans' majority ownership changed hands to Amy Adams Strunk, daughter of founder Bud Adams, in 2013.24)
In his debut NFL game in 2015, Mariota threw four touchdown passes, tying an NFL record for a rookie in their first game.25)
The Titans made it to the AFC Championship Game in 2020 but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.26)
Hall of Famer Earl Campbell was one of the greatest players in franchise history during its Houston Oilers days, winning the NFL MVP award in 1979.27)
Both Steve McNair (Alcorn State) and Eddie George (Ohio State) won the prestigious Heisman Trophy in college.28)
Country music star Tim McGraw is a longtime supporter of the Tennessee Titans and often appears at their games.29)
The team’s mascot, T-Rac, is a raccoon, which is also Tennessee’s state animal.30)
Former Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck was one of the NFL's top defensive players in the early 2000s.31)
The team’s first win after becoming the Tennessee Titans was a 36-35 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in 1999.32)
Team founder Bud Adams was one of the founding members of the AFL and remained a key figure in the NFL until his death in 2013.33)
The Titans' stadium, Nissan Stadium, was featured in Taylor Swift’s music video for her song “You Need to Calm Down.”34)
In 2018, the Titans introduced new uniforms with updated designs and colors to modernize their look.35)
The Titans’ best regular season came in 2008 when they finished 13-3, led by coach Jeff Fisher.36)
Derrick Henry became the eighth player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season, achieving the feat in 2020.37)
In 2016, Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan became a social media sensation for his athleticism during the NFL Combine.38)
In 2009, the Titans won a high-scoring game against the St. Louis Rams 47-7, one of their biggest blowout victories.39)
Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon starred for the Oilers and was known for his prolific passing numbers during the 1980s.40)
Nashville is known as “Music City,” and the Titans often embrace the city’s musical culture, including performances by country artists at games.41)
In 2020, the Titans were one of the NFL teams most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with multiple games rescheduled due to outbreaks.42)
The Titans played their first international game in London in 2018, where they narrowly lost to the Los Angeles Chargers.43)
Despite earning a top seed in the AFC in 2021, the Titans were upset by the Cincinnati Bengals in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.44)