Tennessee · NAIA

NAIA Baseball Schools in Tennessee

8 programs · updated for 2026

Tennessee has 8 NAIA baseball programs, spanning Appalachian Athletic Conference, Mid-South Conference and Southern States Athletic Conference. The Appalachian Athletic Conference is the best-represented conference here, with 4 programs. By 2026 record, Tennessee Wesleyan University led the group at .766. Below is every one, grouped by conference, with recent record, roster size and acceptance rate.

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Appalachian

Appalachian Athletic Conference4 programs
BCDBryan College-Dayton logo
Bryan College-Dayton
NAIA · Dayton, TN
.537
2026 Win %
40
2026 Roster
51%
Acceptance
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JUJohnson University logo
Johnson University
NAIA · Knoxville, TN
.741
2026 Win %
35
2026 Roster
53%
Acceptance
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MUMilligan University logo
Milligan University
NAIA · Milligan, TN
.732
2026 Win %
68
2026 Roster
99%
Acceptance
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TWUTennessee Wesleyan University logo
Tennessee Wesleyan University
NAIA · Athens, TN
.766
2026 Win %
40
2026 Roster
61%
Acceptance
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Mid-South

Mid-South Conference3 programs
BUBethel University logo
Bethel University
NAIA · McKenzie, TN
.233
2026 Win %
34
2026 Roster
90%
Acceptance
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CUCumberland University logo
Cumberland University
NAIA · Lebanon, TN
.491
2026 Win %
45
2026 Roster
61%
Acceptance
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FHUFreed-Hardeman University logo
Freed-Hardeman University
NAIA · Henderson, TN
.653
2026 Win %
40
2026 Roster
88%
Acceptance
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SSAC

Southern States Athletic Conference1 program
UTSThe University of Tennessee Southern logo
The University of Tennessee Southern
NAIA · Pulaski, TN
.471
2026 Win %
41
2026 Roster
99%
Acceptance
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many NAIA baseball programs are in Tennessee?+
Tennessee has 8 NAIA baseball programs: Bethel University, Bryan College-Dayton, Cumberland University, Freed-Hardeman University, Johnson University, Milligan University, Tennessee Wesleyan University and The University of Tennessee Southern.
What conferences do Tennessee NAIA baseball teams play in?+
Appalachian Athletic Conference, Mid-South Conference and Southern States Athletic Conference.
What is the best NAIA baseball program in Tennessee?+
By 2026 win percentage, Tennessee Wesleyan University led Tennessee's NAIA programs at .766. “Best” depends on your goals — level, academics, location and fit all matter, which is what each program profile helps you weigh.
Which Tennessee NAIA baseball programs are the most selective academically?+
By acceptance rate, Bryan College-Dayton is the most selective of Tennessee's NAIA programs at 51%.
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