| Year: | 1974 |
| Team: | Tennessee State Tigers |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 8–2 |
| Head Coach: | John Merritt |
| Hc Year: | 12th |
| Stadium: | Hale Stadium |
The 1974 Tennessee State Tigers football team represented Tennessee State University as an independent during the 1974 NCAA Division II football season. In their 12th year under head coach John Merritt, the team compiled an overall record of 8–2.