The term "state of tune" appears to be used in various contexts, including a possible change in a state's relationship with the Ford Foundation, a discussion about a state song, and several athletic events. The athletic events, such as the Maroon and Tune Up and the Pitt State Tune Up, seem to be track and field competitions. The phrase is also used in a more general sense, as in the "State of the City" address in Bloomington, Minnesota, where the city is described as being "in tune".