| Year: | 1976 |
| Team: | Tennessee State Tigers |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 7–2–1 |
| Head Coach: | John Merritt |
| Hc Year: | 14th |
| Stadium: | Hale Stadium |
The 1976 Tennessee State Tigers football team represented Tennessee State University as an independent during the 1976 NCAA Division II football season. In their 14th year under head coach John Merritt, the team compiled an overall record of 7–2–1.