History of Tennessee Titans in Timeline
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, competing in the NFL as part of the AFC South division. They currently play their home games at Nissan Stadium, with plans to move to a new stadium slated for completion in 2027.
1993: The Comeback
In 1993, the Comeback was one of the iconic moments in Oilers/Titans history that occurred against the Buffalo Bills.
1995: Titans rivalry with Jaguars began
In 1995, the rivalry with the Jaguars began when the Titans were the Houston Oilers.
1997: Tennessee Oilers alternate logo and white uniforms
In 1997, as the Tennessee Oilers, the team used an alternate logo combining Tennessee flag elements with the derrick. They also wore white uniforms for home games and colored jerseys for road games, including one against the Miami Dolphins.
1998: Tennessee Oilers wore all white
In 1998, during their last year as the Tennessee Oilers, the team exclusively wore all white uniforms.
August 1999: T-Rac debuts
In August 1999, T-Rac, the raccoon mascot of the Titans, debuted in the team's inaugural preseason home game against the Atlanta Falcons.
December 9, 1999: Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame first class induction
On December 9, 1999, Adams established a Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame after the 40th season of the franchise to honor past players and management, with the first class being seven that were all inducted.
1999: Titans rebrand and uniforms introduced
In 1999, the team was renamed the Titans and introduced a new logo and uniforms featuring white helmets, red trim, and navy or white jerseys. White pants were paired with navy jerseys, and navy pants with white jerseys.
January 8, 2000: Music City Miracle
On January 8, 2000, the Music City Miracle was one of the iconic moments in Oilers/Titans history that occurred against the Buffalo Bills.
2000: Mike Keith
Mike Keith is the team's play-by-play announcer since 2000.
2000: Titans wear dark uniforms at home
Since 2000, the Titans have worn their dark uniforms at home, except for daytime contests in September where they wore white to gain an advantage with the heat, with exceptions in 2005, 2006, and 2008.
2002: NFL's divisions realignment
From the realignment of the NFL's divisions in 2002 to the 2020-21 NFL playoffs, the Titans have faced off against Baltimore five times in the postseason.
2003: Dave McGinnis
From 2000 to 2003, Dave McGinnis was head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
2003: Titans introduce alternate light Titans blue jersey
In 2003, the Titans introduced an alternate light Titans blue jersey with navy outside shoulders and sleeves, worn with blue pants. It was worn twice in each regular season game until 2007.
2005: Titans home games exception
In 2005, the Titans were an exception to wearing white uniforms at home during daytime contests in September.
October 15, 2006: Titans wear navy jerseys with navy pants for the first time
On October 15, 2006, the Titans wore their navy jerseys with navy pants for the first time in a game against the Washington Redskins.
November 19, 2006: Titans debut light Titans blue pants
On November 19, 2006, the Titans introduced light Titans blue pants in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
December 2006: Titans create an all Titans blue uniform
In December 2006, the Titans combined the Titans blue pants with the Titans blue jersey to create an all Titans blue uniform.
2006: Titans wore seven different uniform combinations
During the 2006 season, the Titans wore seven different uniform combinations.
October 7, 2007: Titans pair navy blue jersey with Titans blue pants for first time
On October 7, 2007, the Titans paired the navy blue jersey with the Titans blue pants for the first time, in a game against the Atlanta Falcons.
2007: Navy blue becomes Titans' primary home jersey color
Since 2007, the Titans wore navy as their primary home jersey.
2007: Titans wear blue jersey
Until 2007, the Titans wore the alternate blue jersey twice in each regular-season game.
2008: Titans primary jersey color
From 2008, the light Titans blue jersey became the team's primary jersey.
2008: Titans blue jerseys become regular home uniforms
In 2008, the Titans blue jerseys became the regular home uniforms, with the navy blue jerseys being relegated to alternate status, although not worn until 2013.
2008: Titans home games exception
In 2008, the Titans were an exception to wearing white uniforms at home during daytime contests in September.
2008: Oilers/Titans Ring of Honor
In 2008, the Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame changed to Oilers/Titans Ring of Honor.
August 9, 2009: Titans defeat Bills in Hall of Fame Game
On August 9, 2009, the Titans defeated the Buffalo Bills 21-18 in the Hall of Fame Game, played at Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame Field. The Titans wore Oilers' uniforms for the game in honor of the AFL's 50th anniversary.
2009: Titans and Bills featured in AFL legacy game
In 2009, the Bills and Titans were featured in an AFL legacy game as part of festivities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the AFL's foundation.
2010: WGFX becomes Titans Radio flagship station
In 2010, WGFX 104.5-FM became the Titans Radio flagship station, replacing WKDF 103.3-FM.
2011: Titans allow home games to be broadcast on SiriusXM
In 2011, the Titans extended its agreement with existing radio partners while creating a provision allowing home games to be broadcast on SiriusXM. They were the final team in the NFL to reach such a deal.
2011: Titans sweep the Colts after 11 straight losses
In 2011, the Titans swept the Colts after 11 straight losses.
November 14, 2013: Titans pair Titans blue jerseys with white pants for the first time in a home game
On November 14, 2013, the Titans paired the Titans blue jerseys with the white pants for the first time in a home game against the Indianapolis Colts.
2013: Titans wore navy blue jerseys in honor of their 15th anniversary
In 2013, the Titans wore the navy blue jerseys twice in honor of their 15th anniversary as the Titans.
October 26, 2014: Titans wore their navy blue uniforms against Houston Texans
On October 26, 2014, the Titans wore their navy blue uniforms in a game against the Houston Texans.
2014: Titans primary jersey color
Until 2014, the light Titans blue jersey became the team's primary jersey.
2015: Navy blue becomes Titans' primary home jersey color
Beginning in 2015, navy blue became the team's primary home jersey color again, the first time since 2007. The light Titans blue jersey became the team's alternate jersey for a second time after being the primary jersey from 2008 to 2014.
2017: Titans and Jaguars end playoff droughts
In 2017, both the Titans and Jaguars ended lengthy playoff droughts.
April 4, 2018: Titans debut new uniforms
On April 4, 2018, the Titans debuted new uniforms retaining the color palette of navy blue, Titans blue and white, while introducing new red and silver elements. The new helmets are navy blue with a silver sword-shaped stripe and metallic gray face masks.
2018: Colts defeat Titans to clinch Wild Card spot
In 2018, the Colts defeated the Titans in the last game of the regular season to clinch the final Wild Card spot, eliminating Tennessee from playoff contention.
2020: NFL Playoffs
From the realignment of the NFL's divisions in 2002 to the 2020-21 NFL playoffs, the Titans have faced off against Baltimore five times in the postseason.
2020: Titans claim AFC South championship over the Colts
In 2020, the Titans claimed the AFC South championship over the Colts due to tie-breaking measures.
2021: Bum Phillips, Jeff Fisher and Floyd Reese inducted in Ring of Honor
In 2021, Bum Phillips, Jeff Fisher and Floyd Reese were inducted into the Oilers/Titans Ring of Honor.
July 23, 2023: Titans unveil throwback powder blue Oilers uniforms
On July 23, 2023, the Titans unveiled the throwback powder blue Oilers uniforms.
2023: Passing yards statistic
Passing yards statistic for the Titans regular season as of the end of the 2023 season.
2024: Colts lead all-time series against Titans
As of the 2024 season, the Colts lead the all-time series against the Titans 39-22.
