1. Introduction
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) invites proposals from qualified
communities and partners to host the Spring Fling State Championships for the years 2026 and 2027.
This multi-sport event includes High School championships in Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Track
& Field, Lacrosse, and Girls Flag Football and Middle School championships in Baseball, Softball,
Soccer, and Track & Field.
2. Spring Fling Reimagined
Since 1994, TSSAA has hosted a multi-sport, Olympic-style spring sport state championship in one
host city. The city of Murfreesboro has served as the host city of the Spring Fling Championships since
2006, conducting championships in five different sports and utilizing 17 venues. The most recent
agreement concluded with the 2025 championships and included a $125,000 cash bid from the host
city, in addition to 348 hotel room nights and 525 meals provided for the 5 sports. TSSAA in turn paid
host sites a daily usage fee.
In recent years, TSSAA has expanded opportunities to its member schools with the addition of
lacrosse, girls flag football, and the advent of state championships at the middle school level (baseball,
softball, soccer, and track and field). As a result, we recognize that the ability to host all spring state
championships in one city during the same week is no longer realistic and are seeking new alternatives
that can provide the best state championship atmosphere for Tennessee student-athletes, while
bringing all TSSAA spring championships under the “Spring Fling” name. This likely means splitting the
championships into two weeks across more than one city. With this understanding, TSSAA is now
accepting proposals for a two-year term for the 2026 and 2027 events. We ask that qualified candidates
submit their best proposals for only the events and dates that their community is able to host.
Here's your chance: https://www.coacht.com/tennessee/article.cfm?id=945881 via @coachtcom