The Beats That Raised Us
This 2009 hit by Owl City made listeners dream about "a thousand hugs from ten thousand lightning bugs."
Fireflies
This 2009 YouTube video, featuring a baby biting his older brother’s finger, became one of the most viewed viral videos of all time.
Charlie Bite My Finger
In 2009, UT students were treated to a concert by this very famous pop star
Lady Gaga
This social media platform, launched in 2010, allowed users to share photos and quickly became one of the most popular apps worldwide.
This actress, known for her role as Katniss Everdeen, became a household name with the release of The Hunger Games in 2012.
Jennifer Lawrence
This 2009 song by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys was a tribute to New York, with the famous line, "These streets will make you feel brand new."
Empire State of Mind
In 2012, this viral challenge had people freezing in public places, while one person walked around recording the bizarre scene.
Mannequin Challenge
This controversial coach replaced Phillip Fulmer in 2009, only to leave after one season for USC.
Lane Kiffin
This quarterback led the New York Giants to a dramatic Super Bowl XLVI victory over the New England Patriots in 2012.
Eli Manning
Taylor Swift dated this heart throb from October 2010-January 2011. It did not end well.
Jake Gyllenhaal
This 2009 song by The Black Eyed Peas spent 14 weeks at #1 and became the best-selling digital single of all time.
I Gotta Feeling?
In 2009, this house pet with a distinctive angry face became a viral meme and later had its own merchandise, coffee brand, and movie deal.
Grumpy Cat
In 2010, Lipscomb’s men’s basketball team shared the Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title with this conference rival.
Belmont
In 2009, this King of Pop passed away at the age of 50, leading to a worldwide outpouring of grief.
Michael Jackson
In 2011, this pop singer set a Billboard record with five number-one singles from her mega popular album releases that year, tying Michael Jackson.
Katy Perry
This 2011 hit by Adele became a breakup anthem and won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 2012.
Rolling in the Deep
In 2009 Antoine Dodson warned neighbors on a viral news interview to do this now popular phrase.
"hide yo' kids, hide yo' wife."
In 2012, UT celebrated 100 years of this iconic venue, which has been the home of the Volunteers since 1921.
Neyland Stadium
This final installment of a popular wizarding franchise became the highest-grossing film of 2011.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2?
This 2010 viral music sensation sang about partying on the weekend, despite critics calling her song "the worst song ever."
Rebecca Black
What did she day? This 2009 song by Britney Spears has a clean title, but it doesn't sound clean.
If You Seek Amy
In 2010, people worldwide uploaded videos of themselves doing this popular trend- stiff like a board- in the strangest places possible, leading to injuries and even bans in some areas
Planking
Lipscomb students must earn this number of required chapel credits per semester, reflecting the school’s commitment to Christian education.
30
In 2012, this Republican candidate and former governor of Massachusetts ran against Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential election.
Mitt Romney
This reality star, famous for her 72-day marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries in 2011, remained one of the most talked-about celebrities of the era.
Kim Kardashian