Carson-Newman University
- Location: Jefferson City, TN
- Nickname: Eagles
- Conference: South Atlantic Conference 1990-present; Tennessee Valley Athletic Conference 1986-1989; Volunteer State Athletic Conference 1947-1985; Smoky Mountain Athletic Conference 1937-?
- Division: II
- Ballpark: Silver Diamond
NAIA College World Series title in 1965
NAIA College World Series appearances in 1965, 1993
Division II College World Series appearances in 1999
South Atlantic Conference champs in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003
Carson-Newman University was known as Carson-Newman College until 2013.
Notable Alumni[edit]
- Bob Baird, pitcher
- Walker Bullington, college coach
- Steve Cishek, pitcher
- Travis Hake, minor league infielder
- Bob Long, pitcher
- Pryor McElveen, infielder
- Bradley Merritt, Czech Extraliga pitcher
- Jeremy Robinson, minor league pitcher
- Gary Rundles, college coach
- John Rypel, college coach
- Larry Wood, college coach
- Clyde Wright, pitcher
Coaches[edit]
- Sam B. "Frosty" Holt, 1927-1942, 1946-1964
- Bobby Wilson, 1965-1987
- Gary Rundles, 1988-2000
- Keith Kessinger, 2001-2002
- Brent Achord, 2003-2005
- Tom Griffin, 2006-present
Assistant Coaches[edit]
- Tom Griffin, 1998-2001, 2003-2005


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