Nashville Group Submits Bid for WNBA Expansion Team Honoring Pat Summitt

The proposed Tennessee Summitt, backed by high-profile investors including Candace Parker and Peyton Manning, could begin play in 2028 if approved.

The Tennessee Summitt, a proposed WNBA expansion team in Nashville, would honor legendary women's basketball coach Pat Summitt.
The investor group includes former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, WNBA star Candace Parker, NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, and entertainers Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.
If approved, the team would play at Bridgestone Arena and could also host games in other Tennessee cities such as Knoxville and Memphis.
The WNBA has already announced three other expansion teams, with the Tennessee Summitt potentially becoming the league's 16th franchise by the 2028 season.
The initiative aims to promote women's sports and honor Summitt's legacy, who led the University of Tennessee Lady Vols to eight NCAA championships and 1,098 career wins.