The Nashville Predators' chairman and his wife, alongside notable investors like Candace Parker and Peyton Manning, have submitted a bid for a WNBA franchise set to debut in 2028, named Tennessee Summitt in homage to the late Pat Summitt. Their vision is to empower women and girls through sports in Tennessee. The proposal includes constructing a practice facility to support both professional and youth basketball, emphasizing the community's growth and commitment to women's athletics. This move highlights Nashville's potential to become a crucial hub for women's professional sports.
A WNBA team in Nashville could serve as a beacon for women across Tennessee, creating opportunities for sports fans as the community grows.
Tennessee is the DNA of everything women's basketball stands for, and I'm excited to help bring a team that honors Coach Summitt's legacy.
Pat Summitt was a huge advocate for women's sports and leadership; the expansion of women's professional basketball into Tennessee would make her proud.
The Nashville bid plans a practice facility suitable for the women's team and youth basketball, showing commitment to both professional and community sports.
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