Nashville Sports Report

Russell Ries
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Nashville Sports Report is a weekly podcast covering the teams, people, stories and culture that make up Nashville sports.  Each episode combines a look at the latest from the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville SC, Vanderbilt Athletics and the rest of the local sports scene with in-depth conversations featuring athletes, broadcasters, journalists, photographers, executives, historians, fans and others who help shape sports in the Nashville sports community. Hosted by Russell Ries, Nashville Sports Report goes beyond scores and headlines to explore how Nashville sports work, why they matter and what they reveal about the city itself.

  1. 2d ago

    Inside Nashville SC Sports Photography with Christina Moore | Titans-Jets Week 1

    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. Christina also explains how watching a game through a camera changes what she notices, what makes her know almost immediately that she has captured a special image, and some of the details you only discover when you spend a match watching players through a lens. Elsewhere on this week’s Nashville Sports Report: • Tennessee Titans: The 2026 season begins at Nissan Stadium against the New York Jets in Robert Saleh’s first regular-season game as Titans head coach—and against the team he coached from 2021–24. We also discuss Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons and Morgan Cox being named captains. • Chris Johnson: Johnson’s Ring of Honor induction has been postponed, although the Titans will still honor his career at halftime. We also discuss his deeply personal Players’ Tribune piece, “A Letter to My Kids,” about living with ALS, making his diagnosis public and the family helping him continue to fight. • Nashville SC: The Boys in Gold take one point from a difficult two-match road stretch after a 2–1 loss at Toronto FC and a 2–2 draw against Inter Miami. • Nashville Predators: Rookie camp is underway as the Predators begin preparations for the 2026–27 NHL season. • College football: Vanderbilt improves to 2–0 with a win over Delaware, while Tennessee State falls at Alabama A&M and Middle Tennessee loses a close game at Marshall. • Vanderbilt soccer: An unbeaten start, the program’s first-ever No. 1 TopDrawerSoccer ranking, and a draw at Georgia to open SEC play. • Nashville Sounds: Thomas Pannone makes history with a perfect game—retiring all 27 Durham hitters on just 94 pitches. LINKS Chris Johnson — “A Letter to My Kids,” The Players’ Tribune Read “A Letter to My Kids” Christina Moore Instagram: @cmoorestories SixOneFive Soccer: Christina Moore’s photography and stories Personal website: CMooreStoryteller.com Nashville SC highlights Toronto FC vs. Nashville SC — September 9, 2026 Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC — September 12, 2026 Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

  2. Sep 6

    How Nashville Became a Major Sports Destination with Jay Grider | Predators Trade Luke Evangelista & Titans Set Roster

    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’s modern sports identity. Grider has spent much of his career working behind the scenes in event operations, sports recruitment and the development of major sporting events in Nashville, with experience ranging from minor-league baseball to the Music City Bowl. We talk about how Nashville earned its place on the national sports map and what it takes for a city to establish itself as a destination for major events. Also on this week’s Nashville sports roundup: The Nashville Predators trade Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils, receiving Colorado’s conditional 2028 first-round pick and New Jersey’s 2028 second-round pick as Nashville continues accumulating draft capital.The Tennessee Titans set their initial 53-man roster, Xavier Restrepo lands on the practice squad, former starting quarterback Will Levis remains unsigned, and rookie Fernando Carmona earns the starting job at right guard.Nashville SC plays New York City FC to a 0–0 draw before road matches against Toronto FC and Inter Miami.Vanderbilt football opens its season with a 28–9 win over Austin Peay.No. 3 Vanderbilt soccer improves to 5–0, with Sydney Watts scoring twice in a road win over Houston.Middle Tennessee defeats Murray State, while Tennessee State falls on the road at No. 3 Georgia.Nashville Sports Report covers the teams, people, events and stories that make up Nashville’s sports community, including the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville SC, Vanderbilt Athletics, Tennessee State, Middle Tennessee and more. Links Buy Jay's Book "Last Call" HereVolunteer with the Nashville Sports CounselNashville SC vs NYCFC highlightsVanderbilt Soccer vs. Houston highlightsTSU vs Georgia HighlightsVanderbilt Football vs. Austin Peay highllightsMTSU vs Murray State Post-Game Press ConferenceSend us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

  3. Aug 30

    Andrew Allegretta on Vanderbilt Broadcasting & the Craft of Play-by-Play | Nashville SC Rolls Past Cincinnati

    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 like covering Vanderbilt athletics from one of the best seats in the house. Elsewhere in Nashville sports, Nashville SC continued its remarkable season with a dominant 4–0 win over FC Cincinnati at GEODIS Park, giving the club 52 points and four straight MLS victories. The show also covers the Titans’ final two preseason games, Cam Ward’s progress, Carnell Tate’s strong joint practice against Chicago, Will Levis’ preseason finale, the Titans’ new “Music City” Rivalries uniform, Vanderbilt soccer’s 4–0 start, and the Nashville Sounds’ first no-hitter since 2017. Links: Robert Saleh Post-Game press conference 8.29.26Titans "Music City" Rivalry UniformsNashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati Last Two Minutes commentary of the All Ireland Football final between Mayo and Kerry (Russell misidentified County Mayo as County Cork during the interview)Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

  4. Aug 23

    Michael Hanna of St. Vito on Nashville Food, Sports & Restaurant Culture | Nashville SC Makes MLS History

    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, the New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew. The Columbus match provided the wildest finish of the stretch, with Reed Baker-Whiting and Andy Nájar scoring in stoppage time to turn a 2–1 deficit into a 3–2 win. Nashville now has 49 points through 21 matches—the most in MLS history through that point of a season. Plus: Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans have an encouraging joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks ahead of their second preseason game.The Nashville Sounds continue their season before heading to Jacksonville for a six-game series against the Jumbo Shrimp.Vanderbilt women’s soccer improves to 3–0 with a 4–1 win over No. 21 Memphis.The Nashville Stampede extend their franchise-record winning streak. Links: St. Vito Focacceria: stvitonashville.com Instagram: @st.vito_focacceria Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami highlights Nashville SC vs. New York Red Bull highlights Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew highlights Reed Baker-Whiting's game tying goal BJ Callaghan Columbus Post-Match Press Conference Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

  5. Aug 15

    How Nashville Could Find an MLB Stadium Site with Lisa Carter | Cam Ward & Titans vs. 49ers

    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 champion Seattle Seahawks, recap Nashville SC’s Leagues Cup exit, and preview a major MLS matchup against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at GEODIS Park. Plus, we check in on the Nashville Sounds, the Nashville Stampede at Bridgestone Arena, and Vanderbilt’s upcoming Dore Jam. This week’s guest is Lisa Carter, a Nashville commercial real estate agent and real estate investor, who joins the show to explain what actually goes into finding, evaluating and purchasing land for a potential new baseball stadium in Nashville. We discuss the real estate side of stadium development — from assembling enough property to location, infrastructure, surrounding development and the challenges involved in getting a large site under control. Lisa is not affiliated with Music City Baseball or the Nashville Stars. Her conversation offers an independent real estate perspective on what it would take to secure a stadium site if Major League Baseball eventually comes to Nashville. You can contact Lisa at Lisa.Carter@svn.com Topics include: Cam Ward’s joint practice vs. preseason performanceTitans vs. 49ersRobert Saleh’s defenseTitans-Seahawks previewNashville SC vs. Inter MiamiNashville’s MLS standings pushNashville SoundsVanderbilt Dore JamNashville baseball expansionFinding land for a potential MLB stadiumNashville commercial real estateLinks Robert Saleh Press ConferenceBJ Callaghan Pre-Match Press ConferenceSend us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

  6. Aug 8

    Inside Vanderbilt Athletics with Ricky Thrash | Titans Training Camp & Elic Ayomanor

    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 million guaranteed • The Titans hold their Blue & White Scrimmage at Nissan Stadium • Tennessee heads to San Francisco for joint practices with the 49ers before Thursday night's preseason game • Netflix releases the trailer for The Testimony of Vince Young, including a focus on how Steve McNair's death affected the former Titans quarterback • The Titans unveil a controversial new look for mascot T-Rac ⚽ Nashville SC • Nashville SC falls to Club León in the Leagues Cup • The Boys in Gold use a heavily rotated and historically young lineup • Nashville continues Leagues Cup play against Atlético de San Luis and Monterrey • NSC returns to MLS action next weekend against Inter Miami in a top-two matchup ⚾ Nashville Sounds • The Sounds sit at 61-51 and remain in third place • Nashville faces the Memphis Redbirds before returning home for a six-game series against the Indianapolis Indians 🎙️ Featured Interview: Ricky Thrash This week's guest is Ricky Thrash, Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives at Vanderbilt University. Ricky has spent nearly two decades at Vanderbilt, and Russell sits down with him to discuss his role, the current state of Vanderbilt athletics, and the start of the new athletic year. Links Purchase Vanderbilt Women's Soccer Season TicketsRobert Saleh Blue and White Scrimmage Press ConferenceTitans - Peter Skoronski Extension AnnouncementNetflix - Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young trailerTitans - T-Rac Page (new look)Nashville SC vs. Club Leon highlightsSubscribe for weekly coverage of the Tennessee Titans, Nashville SC, Vanderbilt athletics, the Nashville Sounds, and the biggest stories in Nashville sports. #Titans #TennesseeTitans #TitansTrainingCamp #PeterSkoronski #ElicAyomanor #Vanderbilt #RickyThrash #NashvilleSports #NashvilleSC Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

  7. Aug 1

    Tennessee Titans 2026 Season Preview | Training Camp, Cam Ward, Robert Saleh & Roster Breakdown

    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 should expect this fall. Topics include: 🏈 What Went Wrong in 2025 • Why the Titans finished with one of the NFL's worst records • The coaching change from Brian Callahan to Robert Saleh • Lessons learned from last season 🏈 A New Era in Nashville • Robert Saleh's defensive philosophy • Brian Daboll's impact on Cam Ward's development • How the new coaching staff is reshaping the franchise 🏈 Titans Roster Breakdown • Cam Ward and the quarterback room • Can the offensive line improve? • Carnell Tate and one of the deepest receiving corps the Titans have had in years • Jeffery Simmons, the rebuilt defensive line, and Saleh's defensive system • Position-by-position analysis of the offense and defense 🏈 Offseason Moves • Free agency additions • NFL Draft picks, including Carnell Tate, Keldric Faulk, and Anthony Hill Jr. • The Titans' new uniforms, logo refresh, and upcoming Rivalries jersey 🏈 2026 Schedule & Season Outlook • Key games to watch • The final season at Nissan Stadium • Training camp and preseason storylines • Russell's win prediction and playoff expectations Whether you're getting ready for fantasy football or simply counting down to Week 1, this episode covers everything Titans fans need to know heading into the 2026 season. Link: Training Camp Opening Press ConferenceTitans Brand pageTitans Rivalry leakMusic City Audible: Titans LEAKED Rivalry Uniform ConceptSubscribe for weekly coverage of the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville SC, Vanderbilt athletics, the Nashville Sounds, and the biggest stories in Nashville sports. #Titans #TennesseeTitans #NFL #CamWard #RobertSaleh #TrainingCamp #NFLPreview #TitansFootball Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

  8. Jul 25

    Nashville SC vs Orlando Preview | Titans Training Camp Begins & Parkins Gillespie Joins the Show

    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 Wednesday thanks to a Sam Surridge penalty, despite continuing injury concerns following the MLS World Cup break. Russell previews tonight's matchup against Orlando City, now featuring French star Antoine Griezmann and returning Orlando striker Daryl Dike, and discusses what lies ahead for Nashville SC. 🏈 Tennessee Titans Titans rookies have reported for training camp, with veterans arriving next week. Russell breaks down the early storylines, including injuries to JC Latham and Amani Hooker and what they could mean for an offensive line already facing important questions entering the season. ⚓ Vanderbilt Athletics Vanderbilt announces SRM Concrete as the first all-sports jersey patch sponsor in school history, while details for the annual Dore Jam fan event are revealed. Plus, former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is waived by the Baltimore Ravens. ⚾ Nashville Sounds The Sounds continue their road trip in Sugar Land as they battle to stay in the International League playoff race before returning home next week. 🎙️ Featured Interview: Parkins Gillespie (@parkinsgillespie.bsky.social) This week's guest is Nashville native, Nashville SC season ticket holder, and BlueSky contributor Parkins Gillespie. Russell and Parkins discuss Nashville SC's season, the MLS World Cup break, injury concerns, roster questions, and the current state of soccer in Nashville. Links: Nashville SC Post-Match PresserNashville SC vs CF Montreal HighlightsVanderbilt / SRM Concrete AnnouncementDore Jam InformationRavens Waive Diego PaviaProbably not the Pro Bowl Parkins was referencing but everything about this video of the 1993 Pro Bowl highlights is perfectSubscribe for weekly coverage of the Tennessee Titans, Nashville SC, Nashville Predators, Vanderbilt athletics, the Nashville Sounds, and the biggest stories in Nashville sports. #NashvilleSC #Titans #TrainingCamp #NashvilleSports #MLS #Vanderbilt #NashvilleSounds Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

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Nashville Sports Report is a weekly podcast covering the teams, people, stories and culture that make up Nashville sports.  Each episode combines a look at the latest from the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville SC, Vanderbilt Athletics and the rest of the local sports scene with in-depth conversations featuring athletes, broadcasters, journalists, photographers, executives, historians, fans and others who help shape sports in the Nashville sports community. Hosted by Russell Ries, Nashville Sports Report goes beyond scores and headlines to explore how Nashville sports work, why they matter and what they reveal about the city itself.

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  • Creator
    Russell Ries
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Nashville Sports Report
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    Nashville Sports Report

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