Nashvillager Podcast: Tennessee has long had women’s basketball vibes

Why is the Nashville Vibe a natural fit for this state’s sports landscape?

Two Tennessee teams played an important role in developing women’s basketball as a serious sport. Now, a development league has announced a pro team for Nashville. Plus the local news for September 19, 2026 and a home for the Nashville Shakespeare Festival.

Credits: 
This is a production of Nashville Public Radio.
Host/producer: Nina Cardona
Editor: LaTonya Turner
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP