
Predators Gear Up for 2026 NHL Draft with 10th Overall Selection
The Predators hold 11 picks in the upcoming draft, including two second‑rounders and three fifth‑rounders, and will look to the OHL’s Tynan Lawrence as their top prospect.
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The Predators hold 11 picks in the upcoming draft, including two second‑rounders and three fifth‑rounders, and will look to the OHL’s Tynan Lawrence as their top prospect.

Virginia Tech’s baseball program is set for a high‑profile early‑season test in Nashville, where historic rivalries and a new venue await.

Undrafted graduates from Tennessee State and Howard University have secured professional contracts, earning spots in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas this July.

The Aggies are preparing for a demanding 2027 season that blends a rigorous SEC schedule with a carefully crafted non‑conference slate, aiming to build on a breakthrough year under first‑year head coach Bucky McMillan.

Virginia Tech’s baseball program will test its mettle against three top‑ranked opponents in the 2027 College Baseball Series, held at Nashville’s First Horizon Park.

The University of Memphis men’s soccer team has unveiled its fall 2026 schedule, highlighting exhibitions, key matchups, and the upcoming American Conference Tournament.

The University of Oklahoma has released its full conference schedule for the 2027 season, highlighting home matchups at the Lloyd Noble Center and a road trip across the SEC, with the campaign opening on Jan. 2 and concluding with the SEC Tournament in Nashville.
Vanderbilt's 2027 schedule includes two College Baseball Series tournaments, one in Nashville and another in Arizona, featuring top regional rivals and a hopeful return to postseason play.
Tickets go on sale October 15 for a nonconference basketball game that brings together two historic programs, each with recent Final Four pedigree and fresh leadership.

Illinois men's basketball will travel to Nashville on January 30, 2027, to meet the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bridgestone Arena, marking the ninth encounter between the two storied programs and the first since 2010.

Vanderbilt will open 2027 with two early‑season series in Arizona and Nashville, facing Nebraska, Oregon State, Ohio State and other top programs as the team seeks to rebound from a missed NCAA Tournament.

The Nashville Predators have released their 2026 preseason schedule, outlining a series of games against the Lightning and Hurricanes, along with rookie and training camp dates in September.

The Colorado Avalanche move Jack Drury to Nashville, continuing a pattern of acquiring high‑upside young talent, and Alex Tuch inks an eight‑year, $10.5 million‑per‑season agreement with the Washington Capitals.

The 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown will pit the Tar Heels against the Fighting Illini on January 30 at Bridgestone Arena, featuring travel packages, ticket presales and a coaching storyline that highlights Michael Malone and Brad Underwood.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have released their 2026 preseason schedule, featuring four matchups, two at home, against the Predators and Panthers.

The Tar Heels and Fighting Illini will meet on January 30 in Nashville, a game that promises a test of tradition, coaching strategy and national ambition.

The Southeastern Conference has released its complete 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, outlining home and away pairings for Texas and the conference tournament slated for Nashville in March.

From March 5‑7 the University of Cincinnati will host a Nashville College Baseball Series against Ohio State, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech, while a Jacksonville classic will add Georgia Tech, Illinois and Tennessee to the lineup.

The Hurricanes will play four preseason contests before the 2026‑27 NHL season, highlighted by a home game in Greensboro and a final road clash in Nashville.

Vanderbilt's offense finished the 2025 season among the nation's most potent units, ranking ninth in total offense and eighth in scoring, a foundation that head coach Clark Lea believes can translate into an even stronger 2026 campaign.

Clara Prater, a Vilonia High School alumna and Arkansas Tech University graduate, begins her first season as head coach of the Nashville Junior High girls basketball team, bringing a lifelong passion for the sport and a commitment to student growth.

A young Red Wings prospect looks to cement his place in North America while preparing for a stint back in Finland.

With the season opener approaching, Louisville will be represented by three key players and their coach at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, NC.

Nashville Predators acquire forwards Jack Drury and Chase Bradley from the Colorado Avalanche, receiving a 2029 third‑round pick, while sending out Zachary L’Heureux and Fedor Svechkov.