The Name on the Wall: Thorps Chases His Own Place in Tennessee State History

By: Ella Clark, Communications & Creative Content Coordinator NASHVILLE — Kylen Thorps doesn’t have to look far to see what Tennessee State track and field can mean to his family. Part of that history is already on the wall. Thorps arrived at Tennessee State with a connection to the university that began long before he put on a Tigers uniform. Both of his parents attended TSU, and his aunt competed for the track and field program. Now Thorps is building his own chapter. And he knows exactly what he wants it to look like. “To have my face on the…