The same year that the NFL's Tennessee Titans moved to Nashville full-time, the Nashville Predators also played their inaugural season in the NHL.įor such a young franchise, the Predators and their fan base have been quick to build a sense of tradition. In 1998, the city got a little more than it has asked for. They encouraged both NHL and NBA teams to relocate to the Music City, even building an arena without the promise of a team.
For years, the city of Nashville was desperate to land a professional sports franchise.
