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Birth of the Tennessee Titans

By sesnyder12

  • The Deal is Signed

    The Deal is Signed
    Nashville Mayor Bredesen and Oilers owner Bud Adams signed the agreement to bring the Houston Oilers to Nashville, Tennessee.

  • The Votes are In!

    The Votes are In!
    The Davidson City Council overwhelmingly voted to continue the plan to build the new Stadium and bring the Houston Oilers to Tennessee.

  • The Announcement

    The Announcement
    Mayor Phil Bredesen announced formation of Tennessee Pro Football

  • The Stadium??

    The Stadium??
    The new Tennessee NFL Stadium Model went on public display.

  • The Go-Ahead

    The Go-Ahead
    National Football League owners approved the Houston Oilers move to Nashville, Tennessee in a 4 1/2 hour meeting in Atlanta.

  • YES!!

    YES!!
    A city-wide referendum was held to determine whether or not the voters would approve funding for a stadium that would bring the Houston Oilers to Nashville. With an incredible turnout of over 125,000 voters, Nashville voters overwhelmingly approved the Stadium's construction by a 60% majority. The win was so decisive that only 2 districts voted no; this gave the green light to the construction of the new NFL Stadium.

  • Name Change??

    Name Change??
    Bud Adams announces that the Oilers will have a new name in 1999.

  • And the Name is...

    And the Name is...
    The Tennessee Oilers will be known as the Tennessee Titans beginning in 1999.

  • Logo

    Logo
    The Tennessee Oilers revealed their new logo and colors which represent a tangible symbol of the NFL team's new beginning in 1999 when they will be called the Tennessee Titans. The team's logo features the fire of the Titans and exemplifies the characteristics of power, strength, knowledge and excellence. The three stars represent the state of Tennessee. The color scheme — columbia blue, navy and red with an accent of silver.

  • Good Bye Oilers

    Good Bye Oilers
    Tennessee played its last game as the Oilers December 26, 1998, versus the Vikings.

  • Retirement

    Retirement
    The Oilers era was officially over after three Oilers helped the AFC win the 20th Pro Bowl. RB Eddie George, P Craig Hentrich, and TE Frank Whycheck appeared in the game representing the Tennessee Oilers. This was the last game the Oiler helmets were worn during a NFL game.

  • The Titan Era Begins

    The Titan Era Begins
    The Tennessee Titans official website, TitansOnline opened. Also the Titan logo replaced the Oilers logo on NFL.com.