The Volunteer State may be home to the country music capital but it's also home to a number of top pro and college sports teams. Below is a list of all the teams you can cheer on, many of which you can find on Tennessee sportsbooks.
Professional Sports Teams in Tennessee
What's a trip to Tennessee without some pro sports to catch? There are plenty of options to catch a game year round whether you're a local or visiting for the first time.
Below are all the Tennessee professional sports teams you'll find in the state:
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College Sports Teams in Tennessee
There's not a shortage of Tennessee college sports teams to watch, bet on and root for. All-in-all there are 22 different Division I and Division II schools, 12 of which are D1 programs. You'll find a lot of the teams below available to bet on utilizing whatever Tennessee betting apps you bet from.
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List of All Tennessee Sport Team Nicknames
Between nicknames like the Diamondbacks, Rattlers, and Suns, major sports teams in Arizona have done a great job appealing to their local demographic.
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Nashville, TN Sports Teams
Not only is Nashville the capital of Tennessee but it plays host to a number of pro and college sports teams. The top ticket is the NFL's Tennessee Titans who are currently in the process of building a brand new stadium that'll be located on the East Bank of the Cumberland River. The Titans, who competed as the Tennessee Oilers for the first two seasons in TN, have called Music City home since 1997 and currently partnered with the BetMGM Sportsbook.
The NFL isn't the only league with a professional sports team in Nashville. The NHL's Nashville Predators have been a fan favorite for years. Although they, just like the Titans, haven't brought a championship to the city.
You'll also find a number of soccer teams in Nashville including the MLS' Nashville SC. While the team has yet to play in the MLS Championship they've proven committed to the city, building a brand new 30k seat stadium at the Nashville Fairgrounds.
For minor league sports, the Nashville Sounds are a Triple-A affiliate for the Milwaukee Brewers competing at First Horizon Park. With no pro baseball teams in Tennessee, the Sounds are a fun option.
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Memphis, TN Sports Teams
Memphis is a much smaller market than Nashville but still the second-largest in the state of Tennessee. Memphis sports teams are headlined by the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies playing out of the FedEx Forum in downtown Memphis and the NCAA's Memphis Tigers.
Championships have been just as hard to come by in Memphis as they have in Nashville. Since the arrival of Ja Morant, or at least when he's available to be on the court, Grizzlies games have become an exciting ticket. Whether you use TN sports betting promo codes on bet on the Grizzlies or not they're a fun watch when Morant suits up.
Minor league baseball is also a great ticket when visiting Memphis or just looking for a night out. The Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate for the St. Louis Cardinals, play at AutoZone Park.
Tennessee Sports Teams FAQs
There are 10 pro sports teams in Tennessee. The most famous include the Tennessee Titans (NFL) and Nashville Predators (NHL) but the list is primarily dominated by soccer and independent baseball teams.
Yes you can bet on Tennessee college sports teams while located in the state.
Yes, there are four professional sports teams located in Nashville. Those teams include the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville Sounds and Nashville SC.
There are 12 colleges with sports teams competing at the Division I level in Tennessee. The most notable programs include the Tennessee Volunteers, Memphis Tigers, and Vanderbilt Commodores.
Yes, there are four pro soccer teams in Tennessee. The MLS team is located in Nashville, called Nashville SC.
No, there's no MLB team located in Tennessee. If you're looking for a fix, however, the University of Tennessee baseball team consistently competes at a high level and are a lot of fun to watch.
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