Our Story

How It Got Started: 

We want to say thank to all of you our amazing customers!  We couldn’t do it without you. Tailgating Central started in the fall of 2019 with three schools and with an online presence only. Five years later it has grown into ten plus schools,  and two store locations. Tailgating Central came about when we discovered that the selection of college apparel for women was very limited in terms of something other than gender neutral t-shirts or sweatshirts. After a spending a few years of working in brick and mortar for large retailers, I decided to take a leap of faith & start Tailgating Central. It has been an amazing journey!

How It's Going: 

For about nine months now we have wanted to expand Tailgating Central into something much bigger and beyond game day. After much brainstorming, in January we landed on creating a place where you can find game day for colleges as well as some professional sports, seasonal décor and gifts. As our most faithful customers, I wanted you to be the first to hear that as of now Tailgating Central will be transitioning into Tailgate & Traditions in the Spring of 2024. 

 The looks that you have loved from Tailgating Central will still be here for all your game day essentials. We are just expanding a little bit beyond game day and looking forward to seeing where this takes us!

Katherine

Founder and CEO

Tailgating Central / Tailgate Traditions 

About Owner Katherine:

Katherine grew up in Richardson & after graduation from Texas Tech moved back to Richardson. I am a 3rd generation college sports junkie who eagerly anticipates the kickoff of Football Season and the hype of March Madness. Growing up in a family that loves to watch their school move the ball down the field or court while yelling at the TV or in the stands, floods my mind with so many wonderful memories! For me, four years of college marching band at Texas Tech only intensified my passion for sports. My parents are both entrepreneurs at heart and it did not take long for me to realize that I am as well. After trying my hand in the world of brick and mortar retail, I quickly realized that it was time for me to combine my passion for college sports and entrepreneurial DNA by launching my own brand.

When Katherine is not working she enjoys spending time with her family & amazing boyfriend, friends, traveling, working out at Orange Theory and volunteering at her church &  participating in her local Junior League. Oh and watching endless amounts of college football in the fall! My favorite place to be is  is watching football & watching ESPN College Gameday every Saturday on my parents patio , or in Lubbock Texas in the fall #WreckEmTech! 

This is the best job and hardest job I have ever had & all thanks to God for the way he has blessed me with this. 

Katherine's Favorite Things: 

Give Katherine a follow on Instagram to keep up with her @katherinem1990

The Tailgate Team:  The tailgate team consists of Katherine's parents, aunt, uncle, cousin, and boyfriend who help  in every way possible. They help with taking orders to the post office, moving fixtures at stores, moving in and out of pop up shops, fulfilling orders, going to our stores to pull for your orders & so much more. They are also my cheerleaders and my constant support without them none of this would be possible. 

Thank you for supporting our small business it truly is a family business and without our amazing customers we couldn't do this. You all are truly the best! 

 "It takes a village & I am thankful for this village." Katherine