Salute to "The Hill" on YouTube. Presidential inaugurations With the exception of 2013, Pride of the Southland has represented the state of Tennessee for all Presidential Inaugurations since 1953, the most of any non-military band. 150th Anniversary The 2019 football season marked the 150th anniversary of the Pride of the Southland Band. Custom drum heads with the logo shown were placed in the bass drums for all 2019 shows, and a gala was held on Homecoming weekend at the Knoxville Convention Center for alumni and family, with special appearances by Lee Greenwood and the 2019 Pride of the Southland Marching Band. . External links References Southeastern Conference marching bands University of Tennessee Musical groups from Tennessee Musical groups established in 1869 Articles containing video clips 1869 establishments in Tennessee College marching bands in the United States