Tigers Primary LogoTigers Alternate LogoTigers Wordmark LogoCollege Sports Established 1912 Location Memphis, Tennessee College Name University of Memphis Collegiate History 1973 – Present / NCAA Division 1 1928 – 1973 / University Division of the NCAA Conference History 2013 – Present / American Athletic Conference 1995 – 2013 / Conference USA 1973 – 1996 / Independent 1968 – 1973 / …