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Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors
The team also would be named the Tennessee Summitt in honor of the late Pat Summitt. Haslam said they see how women’s professional sports is emerging worldwide with a “void” “We believe a WNBA team, based in Nashville, could serve as a beacon for ...
How a 16th WNBA team in Nashville could happen by 2028 (Candace Parker!)
A WNBA team in Nashville, Tennessee, could happen thanks to a pretty familiar name—Candace Parker. Yep. That’s right, WNBA icon Candace Parker. Parker, Peyton Manning, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and Bill Haslam are part of a star-studded ownership group that wants to bring a team to the city.
Bill Haslam and wife submit bid to bring WNBA team named after Pat Summitt to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy Haslam submitted an expansion bid to bring a WNBA team named after legendary Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt to Nashville.
Bid submitted for Nashville WNBA team: ‘Tennessee Summitt’
Haslam and a group of investors are submitting an expansion bid to bring Nashville a WNBA team, called the Tennessee Summitt. The bid will be submitted on Thursday afternoon to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league’s expansion committee. If successful, the franchise would begin play in the summer of 2028 at Bridgestone Arena.
Bill Haslam submits bid for Nashville WNBA expansion team: What to know
Could a WNBA team come to Nashville? Bill and Crissy Haslam have submitted a bid for 2028 to get an expansion team.
Candace Parker is part of Nashville's bid for WNBA expansion franchise
The group led by former Tennesse governor Bill Haslam, also includes Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The team, named the Tennessee Summitt in honor of the late Pat Summitt,
Bid submitted for WNBA franchise in Nashville, would play in the summer of 2028
Former Governor Bill Haslam is leading a group looking to bring a WNBA team to Music City! Should the bid be successful, the franchise would begin play in the summer of 2028 at Bridgestone Arena!
Haslam submits bid for Nashville WNBA expansion team
Bill Haslam, former governor of Tennessee and current chairman of the Predators, is submitting an expansion bid to bring a Women’s National Basketball Association team to Nashville in 2028.
Why Bill and Crissy Haslam, Candace Parker and others put in WNBA bid for Nashville team
Bill Haslam, Candace Parker, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw have bid for a WNBA franchise. Here's why they want to bring women's basketball to Nashville.
Tennessee could be getting a WNBA team named after Pat Summitt
Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is looking to start a WNBA franchise in Nashville dedicated to Lady Vols legend Pat Summitt ...
3 Nashville men charged with federal weapons, drug offenses in addition to state charges
Three Nashville men now face federal gun and drug charges in addition to previous state convictions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
From Liberia to Tennessee: Mon Rovîa on bridging cultures with Afro-Appalachian sound ahead of Nashville show
Rovîa straddles two worlds. For him, it's important to pay homage to both in his music. The Chattanooga-based ...
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Immigration debate gets heated as audience members forcibly removed in Tennessee special session
In its special session, the Tennessee legislature is taking on immigration bills, but not without some input from the public ...
Right to die effort renewed in Tennessee
Democratic Rep. Bob Freeman (D-Nashville) is sponsoring a bill to legalize medically assisted suicide this legislative ...
When is spring break in Nashville and Middle Tennessee? See the dates
Counting the days until spring break? Here's a look at when public schools in Nashville and Middle Tennessee are out.