Former Tennessee governor, Tim McGraw, Peyton Manning bidding for WNBA team in Nashville
Tennessee Summitt: Big names behind WNBA bid include Peyton Manning, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill
Here are the star-studded, well-funded investors trying to land a WNBA expansion dubbed Tennessee Summitt in Nashville, named after icon Pat Summitt.
Peyton Manning and Tim McGraw among star-studded investor group bidding for a new WNBA franchise
The group led by Bill Haslam, a former Tennessee governor, submitted its bid to the WNBA on Thursday for a franchise that would start playing in 2028. 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.”
‘Tennessee Summitt’: Former governor, investors make bid to bring WNBA team to Nashville
A group of investors, including a former governor of Tennessee, has made a bid to bring a professional women's basketball team to the Volunteer State.
Tennessee Summitt WNBA: How Candace Parker, Peyton Manning factor into expansion team bid
Nashville is trying to land an expansion WNBA team named the Tennessee Summitt in honor of Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt. Here are the details.
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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.
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Tennessee ownership group launches WNBA expansion bid, would name team after Pat Summitt
Tennessee sports royalty that includes Peyton Manning is trying to get a WNBA team to the state, and its name would honor Pat Summitt.
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.
Nashville group submits bid for WNBA expansion team ‘Tennessee Summitt’
A number of University of Tennessee legends are eyeing a new venture for their state — a WNBA expansion team. On Thursday, Bill Haslam — chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and former governor of Tennessee — and his wife,
Tim McGraw set for an emotional summer performance at the 'Field of Dreams'
On Aug. 30, country chart-topper, actor Tim McGraw will headline at summer Iowa festival at the stadium used in the 1989 film 'Field of Dreams.'
Peyton Manning, Candace Parker part of group that has submitted bid for Nashville WNBA franchise
Nashville will have competition to become the league's 16th team. In November, a group from Cleveland submitted a bid and other cities, like St. Louis, Houston and Philadelphia, have expressed interest. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is part of a group trying to bring the WNBA to Kansas City.
Who are the current WNBA teams? A look at the 13 teams and the league’s history
Throughout the league’s history, there have been many changes to the teams, including expansion and relocations. In 2025, the league will welcome its 13 th team, the Golden State Valkyries, as part of a process to go up to 15 teams in 2026.
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Candace Parker Backs Nashville’s ‘Tennessee Summitt’ WNBA Bid
Tennessee has entered the WNBA expansion race, with Candace Parker leading a star-studded ownership group in pursuit of the WNBA's 16th team.
Nashville bids for WNBA franchise named after legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt
The chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group