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Best Softball colleges in Tennessee

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115 coaches recruiting Softball in Tennessee
Overview

Softball colleges in Tennessee

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
42
Coaches recruiting
115
  • 10Division I
  • 10Division II
  • 3Division III
  • 8NAIA
  • 11Junior college

Tennessee has 42 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 10 compete in NCAA Division I, 10 in NCAA Division II, 3 in NCAA Division III, 8 in the NAIA and 11 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Tennessee, Knoxville, University of Memphis and Middle Tennessee State University. Their head coaches are Karen Weekly at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Trena Prater at University of Memphis and Jeff Breeden at Middle Tennessee State University. 11 schools compete in the Region 7, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceRoane State Community College · $5,249Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville · 42%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville · 38,728Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in Tennessee

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Division I · 10

University of Tennessee, Knoxville logoUniversity of Tennessee, KnoxvilleKnoxville · Southeastern · Coach Karen WeeklyUniversity of Memphis logoUniversity of MemphisMemphis · American Athletic · Coach Trena PraterMiddle Tennessee State University logoMiddle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro · Conference USA · Coach Jeff BreedenAustin Peay State University logoAustin Peay State UniversityClarksville · Atlantic Sun · Coach Kassie Stanfill

Division II · 10

Lincoln Memorial University logoLincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate · South Atlantic · Coach Ritchie RichardsonCarson-Newman University logoCarson-Newman UniversityJefferson City · South Atlantic · Coach Michael GravesLee University logoLee UniversityCleveland · Gulf South · Coach Emily RussellTrevecca Nazarene University logoTrevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville · Gulf South · Coach Ben Tyree

Division III · 3

Rhodes College logoRhodes CollegeMemphis · Southern Athletic Association · Coach Rebecca ArbinoUniversity of the South logoUniversity of the SouthSewanee · Southern Athletic Association · Coach Merritt YackeyMaryville College logoMaryville CollegeMaryville · Collegiate Conference of the South · Coach Bayleigh Masterson

NAIA · 8

Cumberland University logoCumberland UniversityLebanon · Mid-South · Coach Lauren PowellBethel University logoBethel UniversityMcKenzie · Mid-South · Coach Craig MasseyMilligan University logoMilligan UniversityMilligan · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Cassie FortnerTennessee Wesleyan University logoTennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Toby Brooks

Junior college · 11

Chattanooga State Community College logoChattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga · Region 7 · Coach Blythe GoldenJackson State Community College logoJackson State Community CollegeJackson · Region 7 · Coach Beth BarcroftSouthwest Tennessee Community College logoSouthwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis · Region 7 · Coach Keith GentryVolunteer State Community College logoVolunteer State Community CollegeGallatin · Region 7 · Coach Christian Lynn
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Tennessee

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Tennessee have Softball?

42 colleges in Tennessee have Softball programs: 10 Division I, 10 Division II, 3 Division III, 8 NAIA and 11 Junior college.

Which colleges in Tennessee have D1 Softball?

10 colleges in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Austin Peay State University, Belmont University, East Tennessee State University, Lipscomb University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University, University of Memphis and 2 more.

Which colleges in Tennessee have D2 Softball?

10 colleges in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Carson-Newman University, Christian Brothers University, King University, Lane College, Lee University, Le Moyne-Owen College, Lincoln Memorial University, Trevecca Nazarene University and 2 more.

Which colleges in Tennessee have D3 Softball?

3 colleges in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Maryville College, Rhodes College and University of the South.

Which colleges in Tennessee have NAIA Softball?

8 colleges in Tennessee compete in NAIA Softball: Bethel University, Bryan College, Dayton, Cumberland University, Freed-Hardeman University, Johnson University, Milligan University, Tennessee Wesleyan University and University of Tennessee Southern.

Which colleges in Tennessee have JUCO Softball?

11 colleges in Tennessee compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Chattanooga State Community College, Cleveland State Community College, Columbia State Community College, Dyersburg State Community College, Jackson State Community College, Motlow State Community College, Pellissippi State Community College, Roane State Community College and 3 more.

What is the most affordable college in Tennessee with Softball?

Roane State Community College has the lowest average net price at $5,249 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Tennessee compete in?

The Region 7 has the most Softball programs in Tennessee.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Tennessee?

Karen Weekly (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Trena Prater (University of Memphis), Jeff Breeden (Middle Tennessee State University), Kassie Stanfill (Austin Peay State University), Kristin Ryman (Lipscomb University), Laura Matthews (Belmont University), Cheryl Milligan (East Tennessee State University) and Danielle Penner (Tennessee Technological University).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Tennessee?

There are 115 coaches recruiting Softball in Tennessee. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Softball colleges by division in Tennessee

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Softball colleges in Tennessee

10 schools in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Tennessee

10 schools in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Softball colleges in Tennessee

3 schools in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Softball colleges in Tennessee

8 schools in Tennessee compete in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in Tennessee

11 schools in Tennessee compete in NJCAA junior college.