| King Tornado | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | King University |
| Conference | Conference Carolinas (primary) |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | David Hicks |
| Location | Bristol, Tennessee |
| Varsity teams | 27 (10 men's, 12 women's, 5 co-ed) |
| Basketball arena | Student Center Complex |
| Baseball stadium | King Baseball Field |
| Softball stadium | King Softball Field |
| Soccer stadium | Parks Field |
| Tennis venue | King Tennis Courts |
| Mascot | Twister the Lion |
| Nickname | The Tornado |
| Colors | Scarlet and navy[1] |
| Website | www |
The King Tornado are the athletic teams that represent King University, located in Bristol, Tennessee, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in the Conference Carolinas (CC) since the 2011–12 academic year.[2][3] They were also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Mid-East Region of the Division I level. The Tornado previously competed as an NCAA D-II Independent from 2009–10 to 2010–11; and in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 2001–02 to 2008–09.