Tennessee State University is a public university in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1912 as the Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial State Normal School for Negroes, and later became Tennessee State College in 1943. The university offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tennessee State University is known for its strong programs in agriculture, business, and education. The university has a total enrollment of over 8,000 students, and is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.