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, country music starts Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and former University of Tennessee star Candace Parker are

Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is looking to start a WNBA franchise in Nashville dedicated to Lady Vols legend Pat Summitt.

The WNBA might have its newest expansion team, the Tennessee Summitt, with people like Candace Parker and Bill Haslem placing a bid.

Tennessee sports royalty that includes Peyton Manning is trying to get a WNBA team to the state, and its name would honor Pat Summitt.

Former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam has submitted a bid for the team in Nashville. The team’s ownership group also includes UT legends Candace Parker, Peyton Manning and other big stars. The new expansion franchise, if granted, would begin play in the 2028 WNBA season.

According to media reports, Nashville Predators owner Bill Haslam submitted a bid to the WNBA for Nashville to receive the league's 16th franchise. He has the stars — plus a per

News of the Nashville bid comes in the midst of a growth period in the WNBA, which intends to expand to 16 teams by 2028.