Nashville Sports Report

What does Nashville’s sports scene look like from the outside? This week on Nashville Sports Report , Russell talks with Alden Reed about Nashville sports from an outsider’s perspective: what stands out about the city’s teams, fans and sports culture, and how Nashville compares with other sports cities. Plus, a look at the week across Nashville sports, including the Tennessee Titans, Nashville SC,...

Vanderbilt women’s soccer head coach Darren Ambrose joins Nashville Sports Report to talk about building the Commodores into one of the nation’s top programs, how Vanderbilt soccer has evolved during his tenure, the culture behind the program and what he has learned over more than a decade in Nashville. The Commodores enter the week 8–0–1 after a 5–0 win over Texas A&M, continuing a run that h...

What does it take to capture a Nashville SC match from the sideline? Sports photographer Christina Moore of SixOneFive Soccer joins Nashville Sports Report to talk about the craft of sports photography—from choosing where to position herself and anticipating action before it happens to recognizing the quieter moments that can tell the story of a match just as powerfully as a goal or celebration. C...

How did Nashville transform from a city with no major professional sports teams into one of America’s major sports destinations? Jay Grider , COO and Special Advisor at the Nashville Sports Council and author of Last Call: From the Minor Leagues to Nashville’s Rise as a Major Sports Destination , joins Nashville Sports Report to discuss the people, events and decisions that helped build Nashville’...

Vanderbilt broadcaster Andrew Allegretta joins the Nashville Sports Report to talk about the craft of play-by-play, how he prepares differently for football, baseball and basketball, and the path that brought him from Tulane to the Vanderbilt Sports Network. Allegretta, Vanderbilt’s Director of Radio Broadcasting and play-by-play voice for Commodore football and baseball, also discusses what it is...

Michael Hanna, chef, founder and owner of St. Vito Focacceria , joins Nashville Sports Report to talk about building one of Nashville’s distinctive restaurants, the city’s food and hospitality culture, and the connection between restaurants, sports and the communities that form around them. Also this week, Nashville SC completes a remarkable nine-points-in-eight-days run with wins over Inter Miami...

This week on the Nashville Sports Report , we break down what we learned about Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans during their joint practice and preseason win over the San Francisco 49ers — including why Ward’s stronger performance in Tuesday’s practice may tell us more than his uneven night in Thursday’s game. We also look ahead to the Titans’ upcoming test against the defending Super Bowl champi...

Training camp is in full swing for the Tennessee Titans, and this week's Nashville Sports Report covers the latest developments from around the Nashville sports scene. 🏈 Tennessee Titans • Training camp is underway with the pads officially on • Elic Ayomanor is making waves and could challenge Calvin Ridley for the WR3 spot • Peter Skoronski signs a four-year, $100 million extension with $88...

Training camp is officially underway, and on this special edition of the Nashville Sports Report , host Russell Ries takes a deep dive into everything you need to know before the Tennessee Titans begin the 2026 NFL season. From last year's disappointing 3-14 finish to the arrival of head coach Robert Saleh, this episode examines how the Titans have transformed the organization and what fans s...

On this week's episode of the Nashville Sports Report , host Russell Ries recaps another busy week across Middle Tennessee sports, highlighted by Nashville SC's return to winning ways, the start of Tennessee Titans training camp, and an in-depth conversation with Nashville SC supporter and commentator Parkins Gillespie . ⚽ Nashville SC The Boys in Gold defeated CF Montréal 1-0 on Wednes...

On this week's episode of the Nashville Sports Report , host Russell Ries recaps a busy week across Nashville sports, highlighted by Nashville SC's return from the MLS World Cup break with a hard-fought win over Atlanta United and another major addition to the roster. This week's topics include: ⚽ Nashville SC • Nashville SC defeats Atlanta United despite a long injury list • Shaq...

Nashville SC is back from the World Cup break, and Russell previews Friday night's showdown with Atlanta United, predicts a big win for the Boys in Gold, and discusses Sam Surridge joining Nashville's league-leading four MLS All-Stars. Also this week: the Nashville Predators lock up Mavrik Bourque with a six-year contract, continue reshaping the front office with the hiring of assistant...

CORRECTION: This episode mistakes the date of the next USMNT game. The game is on Monday, July 6th NOT Tuesday July 7th On this special Fourth of July edition of the Nashville Sports Report, host Russell Ries is joined by Music City Baseball board member Nancy Schultz for an in-depth conversation about the effort to bring Major League Baseball to Nashville through the Nashville Stars initiative. N...

On this week's episode of the Nashville Sports Report, host Russell Ries reacts to the historic news that Nashville Predators legend Pekka Rinne has been elected to the the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, becoming the first full-time Predator to receive hockey's highest honor. We also break down a busy week for the Predators, including: • Chris MacFarland's trade with...

The Tennessee Titans made a franchise-defining move this week, signing Jeffery Simmons to a record-breaking extension that makes him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. Russell Ries breaks down what the deal means for the Titans' future and why locking up "Big Jeff" was the right move. Also on this episode: 🏈 Titans minicamp wraps up as Cam Ward continues to impress c...

The United States Men's National Team is off to a dream start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This week on the Nashville Sports Report, we break down the USMNT's impressive 4-1 victory over Paraguay, one of the most convincing World Cup performances by an American team in decades. We discuss Florian Balogun's match-winning goal, what the result means for the group stage, and why the U.S...

The Nashville Predators have entered a new era. On this week's Nashville Sports Report, we break down the hiring of new General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Chris MacFarland and what his arrival could mean for the future of the franchise. We discuss why MacFarland's move from the Colorado Avalanche is significant, the addition of former Los Angeles Kings GM Rob Blake to the...

Nashville SC heads into the FIFA World Cup break sitting atop the MLS Supporters' Shield standings, and we're breaking down everything that happened this week on the Nashville Sports Report. We recap Nashville SC's 2-1 victory over NYCFC, featuring goals from defenders Jeisson Palacios and Maxwell Woledzi and discuss what it means for a club that enters the break as one of the hotte...

This week on the Nashville Sports Report, we break down the exciting announcement that Nashville is expected to host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 at the new Titans stadium. We discuss Jim Nantz’s involvement, the future of the East Bank development, plans for the current Nissan Stadium site, and what Nashville could look like by the time the NFL’s biggest game arrives. We also dive into Tennessee Titan...

Nashville SC is heating up, and this week on the Nashville Sports Report we break down an unforgettable stretch for the Boys in Gold. We recap Nashville SC’s dramatic comeback draw against DC United, their statement road victory over the New England Revolution, and preview the massive home showdown against LAFC. We also dive into the Tennessee Titans’ 2026 schedule release, the start of OTAs this...

This week on The Nashville Sports Report : Robert Saleh explains why the Tennessee Titans won’t rush rookie draft picks during minicamp, Carnell Tate’s massive hands become a hot topic, and the Nashville Predators land the 10th pick in the NHL Draft. We also cover Nashville SC’s road draw against Philadelphia and loss to Tigres in Monterrey, recap a huge year for Vanderbilt athletics, and finish w...

The very first episode of Nashville Sports Report. Recapping the Tennessee Titans 2026 draft class, rookie minicamp and the departure of Chad Brinker from the organization. Plus, reviewing Nashville SC's week in MLS and the CONCACAF Champions Cup. And the Nashville Predators' GM search. Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Twitter - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsk...