University of Tennessee Southern
Former name | Martin Female College (1870–1908) Martin College (1908–1986) Martin Methodist College (1986–2021) |
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| Motto | Cognito, Opportunitas, Veritas |
Motto in English | Knowledge, Opportunity, Truth |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1870 |
Parent institution | University of Tennessee System |
| Endowment | $9.28 million |
| Chancellor | Linda C. Martin |
Academic staff | 57 |
| Students | 1,046 |
| Location | , U.S. 35°12′01″N 87°02′11″W / 35.2002°N 87.0364°W |
| Campus | Rural, 55 acres (22 ha) |
| Colors | Gray & Orange |
| Nickname | Firehawks |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – SSAC |
| Mascot | Flame the Firehawk |
| Website | www |
The University of Tennessee Southern (UT Southern or UTS) is a public university in Pulaski, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1870, it was a private institution for over 150 years until joining the University of Tennessee System in 2021. It was renamed and became the first new primary campus in the University of Tennessee System in over 50 years. The name University of Tennessee Southern was chosen because the campus serves the 13 counties of southern Middle Tennessee.