Nashville is home to a small, but mighty, roller derby community, which has both an adult women’s league and a junior league. Teams suit up with quad skates, pads, mouth guards and helmets and compete with each other in this full contact sport on wheels.
Tackling player safety in football
In this episode, we talk about the potential health risks associated with the sport, how some parents feel about letting their kids play tackle football and what changes football fans would like to see to make the game safer.
The growth of HBCU athletics
In this episode, we’ll hear from students and coaches from HBCU athletic programs in Nashville about the growing interest in HBCU sports and what it means for Black athletes.
Tennessee lawmakers’ targeting of transgender athletes runs afoul of the federal administration
Tennessee lawmakers have set themselves on a collision course with the federal government over whether transgender women should be able to compete in sports with cisgender women.
Rounding the bases on baseball in Middle Tennessee
Baseball is back in season! In this episode, we talk about Nashville’s MLB potential with ESPN analyst Buster Olney, Middle Tennessee’s connection the the Negro League, and the future generation of baseball players.
‘I Just Feel Thankful’: Predators Goalie Pekka Rinne Retiring After 15 Seasons
The Nashville Predators’ star goalie is retiring from the NHL and the only franchise he’s ever known. Pekka Rinne announced his decision Tuesday, making the 2020-21 regular season closer the last game of his career.
Tennessee State Considers Adding Hockey — A First For An HBCU
Tennessee State University is considering expanding its athletics program for a somewhat unexpected sport — ice hockey.
Young Transgender Tennesseans Feel Bullied By Anti-LGBT Legislation
Adam remembers turning to the internet two years ago to pinpoint the exact right words for his gender identity. That’s when he came across articles about anti-transgender legislation. He felt demonized.
Tennessee Lifts Ban On Spectators At School Sporting Events
Gov. Bill Lee says that Tennesseans heeded his warnings about COVID-19, so extended family and other spectators can be admitted. Local school districts will still be able to make their own rules about indoor sporting events.
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