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Nashville Mayor Bredesen and Oilers owner Bud Adams signed the agreement to bring the Houston Oilers to Nashville, Tennessee.
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The Davidson City Council overwhelmingly voted to continue the plan to build the new Stadium and bring the Houston Oilers to Tennessee.
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Mayor Phil Bredesen announced formation of Tennessee Pro Football
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The new Tennessee NFL Stadium Model went on public display.
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National Football League owners approved the Houston Oilers move to Nashville, Tennessee in a 4 1/2 hour meeting in Atlanta.
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A city-wide referendum was held to determine whether or not the voters would approve funding for a stadium that would bring the Houston Oilers to Nashville. With an incredible turnout of over 125,000 voters, Nashville voters overwhelmingly approved the Stadium's construction by a 60% majority. The win was so decisive that only 2 districts voted no; this gave the green light to the construction of the new NFL Stadium.
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Bud Adams announces that the Oilers will have a new name in 1999.
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The Tennessee Oilers will be known as the Tennessee Titans beginning in 1999.
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The Tennessee Oilers revealed their new logo and colors which represent a tangible symbol of the NFL team's new beginning in 1999 when they will be called the Tennessee Titans. The team's logo features the fire of the Titans and exemplifies the characteristics of power, strength, knowledge and excellence. The three stars represent the state of Tennessee. The color scheme — columbia blue, navy and red with an accent of silver.
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Tennessee played its last game as the Oilers December 26, 1998, versus the Vikings.
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The Oilers era was officially over after three Oilers helped the AFC win the 20th Pro Bowl. RB Eddie George, P Craig Hentrich, and TE Frank Whycheck appeared in the game representing the Tennessee Oilers. This was the last game the Oiler helmets were worn during a NFL game.
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The Tennessee Titans official website, TitansOnline opened. Also the Titan logo replaced the Oilers logo on NFL.com.
