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.
Former Tennessee governor, Tim McGraw, Peyton Manning bidding for WNBA team in Nashville
Former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam, country music stars Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and former University of Tennessee star Candace Parker are
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.”
Bill Haslam submits bid for Nashville WNBA expansion team: What to know
The team would be called the Tennessee Summitt and would not start until the 2028 season. Here is what you need to know about the Haslams' WNBA bid and potential future team.Start the day smarter.
Candace Parker Joins Ownership Group Looking To Bring WNBA Team To Nashville, TN
WNBA legend Candace Parker wants to invest in the league. The Tennessean reports the WNBA intends to add a 16th team in 2028. A group of investors, including Former Governor Bill Haslam, Crissy Haslam,
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.
Bill, Crissy Haslam submit bid for Nashville WNBA franchise
Bill and Crissy Haslam have submitted a bid for a Nashville WNBA franchise, which would be called the Nashville Summitts.
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.
Haslam family launches bid for WNBA expansion team in Nashville
The Haslam family, country music superstars and a national sports icon are behind a bid to bring a new pro team to Nashville.
Nashville Bids for WNBA Franchise With Candace Parker and Peyton Manning Among Investors
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 including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Candace Parker, Peyton Manning among group that placed WNBA bid for Tennessee Summitt
A group that includes Candace Parker and Peyton Manning has placed a bid for a WNBA team in Nashville: the Tennessee Summitt, named after Pat Summitt.
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.
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Haslams push for WNBA franchise in Nashville
Nashville Predators co-owner and former Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife, Crissy Haslam, are leading a bid for the city to land ...
Star-laden Nashville group submits bid for expansion franchise
A group including Candace Parker, Peyton Manning, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill submitted a bid on Thursday to bring a WNBA ...
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LSU Overcomes SEC Foe Oklahoma in Tough NCAA Matchup
After a chippy 40 minutes featuring technical fouls and ejections, No. 7 LSU topped No. 13 Oklahoma in Thursday's record-setting SEC battle.
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 ...
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Tom Gores wants the WNBA back in the Motor City
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores, together with his wife Holly and local investors, have submitted a bid for a WNBA franchise ...
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Pistons owner leads bid for Detroit WNBA team with investor supergroup
The owner of the Detroit Pistons is leading a supergroup of investors in an effort to bring a WNBA franchise back to Detroit.
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Lady Vols legend Candace Parker delivers heartfelt message about honoring the legendary Pat Summitt with WNBA team name
If the ownership bid is successful, the team -- which would be named the Tennessee Summitt in honor of legendary Lady Vols ...