Here are the star-studded, well-funded investors trying to land a WNBA expansion dubbed Tennessee Summitt in Nashville, named after icon Pat Summitt.

Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy Haslam submitted an expansion bid to bring the "Tennessee Summitt" to the WNBA.

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.

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.

A blue, gold and white logo has been revealed for the Tennessee Summitt in Nashville's WNBA expansion team bid.

Nashville's bid to join the WNBA features a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The team would be named in honor of the late Pat Summitt.

A group including Candace Parker, Peyton Manning, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill submitted a bid on Thursday to bring a WNBA expansion franchise to Nashville.

Nashville, Tennessee announced a bid for a WNBA expansion team on Thursday. The team would be called the Tennessee Summitt, honoring former Lady Vols’ head coach Pat Summitt, and would begin play in 2028 at Bridgestone Arena. Named partners in Nashville’s WNBA expansion bid are Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and former Lady Vol Candace Parker.

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.

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, 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.