Bethel University (TN)

Jennifer Nelson enters her tenth season on the Bethel women's basketball coaching staff in 2025-26.

Nelson attended Bradford High School and was a part of two state championships (1998 and 2000).

During her time at Union University, the team won three TranSouth Conference championships (2001, 2002 and 2003) and two NAIA national championships (2005 and 2006). She finished her college career scoring 997 points. 

Nelson also teaches at McKenzie Middle School. She is married to Chris Nelson, and they reside in McKenzie.