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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The wait to bring a WNBA team to the Volunteer State will continue for basketball fans.

The WNBA announced expansion cities in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia on Monday. Nashville’s bid to create the Tennessee Summitt was excluded from the list.

The bid was led by former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, who also owns the NHL’s Nashville Predators.

In January, WVLT spoke with Tyler Summitt, the son of Pat Summitt, to learn about what it would mean to bring a WNBA team to Nashville.

“I remember my mom telling me stories about three-on-three basketball, because they said women couldn’t handle the five-on-five game, and my mom couldn’t recruit unless they went to full-court basketball. So to go from that to have a lot of success and now a WNBA team to potentially be in the state, it’s amazing how things progress, but I know she’d be ecstatic.”

Bill Haslam released the following statement following Nashville’s exclusion.

The WNBA will feature 18 teams in the 2030 season.

The Crimson Tide has added an intriguing weapon to a loaded receiver room in Tuscaloosa (Ala.)

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The three-star receiver from Nashville (TN) announced the news on Monday afternoon and picked the Crimson Tide over Vanderbilt and Illinois.

"All glory to God man," he told Bama247. "Wouldn't be here without him. Roll Tide."

Cabell marks the eighth commitment in eight days for the Crimson Tide and is the first receiver in the class. Alabama is up to 14 commitments in the cycle and is in a position to continue the exciting run over the coming days as well, notably at the receiver position as well.

Three-star receiver Brian Williams (Lake Mary, FL) is set to announce on Tuesday, July 1 (5:30 p.m. CT) and five-star receiver Cederian Morgan (Alexander City, AL) will follow on Wednesday, July 2 (noon CT). Bama247 continues to like where the Crimson Tide stands for those pair of pass catchers.

Cabell took official visits to all three of his finalists, including to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) from June 20-22, which was the second time on campus for Cabell this summer.

"It definitely exceeded expectations," Cabell told Bama247 coming out of the return trip. "That's the only visit I have gone on where it wasn't so much about college, it was about getting to the next level, getting to the NFL. They talked about the NFL, I think, more than any of the other colleges I went to combined. I think that speaks to their development piece and their true belief of if you go there, you will be maximized and at least be in a position to have a chance of getting to the next level."

Receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard first made the trip to Christ Presbyterian Academy in May after the 6-foot-3, 201-pounder turned in a 10.76 second 100-meter dash. An unofficial visit to Alabama was set up for June 2 coming out of that initial meeting and that is when Cabell received his offer. The relationship between Cabell and Shephard, although not starting until this summer, was a massive factor in the ultimate decision.

"I think he's super real with everything," Cabell said earlier this month. "He's super up front and tells you how it is. He is super honest. I think that's a big thing. He led a lot of our conversations with his faith and ended them with his faith. That being a big point for him is obviously huge for me and my family. I got to a Christian school and we are big Christians ourselves. That told a lot. And then the numbers speak for themselves and the resume speaks for itself. He went through all of that, which I wasn't familiar with before. I just liked his honesty and his ability to actually develop players. I think that is the biggest thing. He obviously gets high talent guys, but then he makes them into monsters."

"It's great," Cabell said of the bond after the official visit last week. "He's fantastic. He's definitely the loudest in the room and brings the juice every day. That's something I really look for. He commands so much out of all of his players and it's really performance based down there, which I really like and gravitate towards. You are not going to be given anything. You have to go in and work and I think he really believes I would be a person who would come down there and work my butt off. That's what I am looking for, just someone who believes in me and knows I can go get it, but also not a hand out."

Alabama checked the boxes for Cabell's parents as well.

"My dad was super impressed with the training and strength staff," he told Bama247. "Coach Ballou is a level above anybody. He gets calls from NFL teams every year and he chooses to stay. They inherited him from the (Nick) Saban era. He's fantastic. My dad is super into all of that stuff, so he was super impressed with that."

"My mom just wants me to be in a good relationship and good feel," Cabell added. "She was really impressed with how the coaches showed up for the players and vice versa."

Cabell checks in as the No. 221 receiver and No. 54 prospect in Tennessee. The 247Sports' Composite tabs the latest pledge as the No. 148 receiver, No. 961 overall player and No. 29 prospect in Tennessee.

Cabell helped lead his team to a second consecutive state championship in his junior season, with 43 receptions for 973 yards (1,204 all-purpose yards) and 14 total touchdowns. He averaged 22.6 yards per catch across 12 games played.

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The WNBA announced it will be expanding to 18 teams by 2030 with three teams joining the league.

Nashville, which placed a bid for a WNBA team in January, was not one of the three.

The WNBA announced on June 30 that Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all would receive expansion teams.

The WNBA is expanding next season by adding two teams located in Toronto and Portland, which puts the league at 15 teams by 2026.

“The demand for women’s basketball has never been higher, and we are thrilled to welcome Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia to the WNBA family,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a release. “This historic expansion is a powerful reflection of our league’s extraordinary momentum, the depth of talent across the game, and the surging demand for investment in women’s professional basketball."

Cleveland, which had the Rockers from 1997 to 2003, one of the original eight franchises, will begin its season in 2028.

Detroit, which had the Shock from 1998 to 2009, will follow by joining in 2029. Philadelphia will follow beginning its inaugural season in 2030.

Nashville's bid, which came from Bill and Crissy Haslam, included calling the team the Tennessee Summitt, in honor of former Tennessee Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt. The team would play its home games at Bridgestone Arena and would have been the first major professional women's sports franchise in Tennessee.

“While we believe our proposed ownership group put a great foot forward for Nashville and the state of Tennessee with the concept of the Summitt, we understand and accept the WNBA’s decision today in awarding franchises to NBA ownership groups," Bill Haslam wrote in a statement. "This decision does not end our commitment to Nashville and women’s sports fans. We will continue to keep our eye on future opportunities and evaluate them as they present themselves. I am confident that one day Tennessee will be the home of a major professional women’s sports franchise.”

The Haslams were joined by Candace Parker, Peyton Manning, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and others as part of the ownership team.

Alaina Morris is the summer sports intern for The Tennessean. Contact her at[email protected] or on X @alainammorris.

Nashville, TN (June 29, 2025) – Emergency responders were dispatched to an injury crash Saturday afternoon on Interstate 24 East near mile marker 55, between Briley Pkwy and Harding Pl in South Nashville. The accident occurred at approximately 4:06 PM, causing significant traffic disruptions.

First responders, including paramedics, assessed and treated individuals hurt in the crash. At least one person sustained injuries and was transported to a nearby medical facility for further treatment. The identities of those involved and the total number of vehicles have not yet been confirmed.

Multiple lanes were affected during the response, leading to delays for eastbound drivers. Authorities worked to secure the area and begin an investigation into the cause of the incident. The lanes have since reopened.

Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this crash.

Injury Crashes on I-24 in the Nashville Metro Area

I-24 is one of the busiest interstate corridors in Tennessee, particularly through the Nashville area, where traffic volumes surge near interchanges like Briley Pkwy and Harding Pl. These sections are frequently the site of injury collisions due to high speeds, merging traffic, and frequent lane changes.

According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a substantial number of injury crashes on I-24 occur in the afternoon hours when commuter traffic and weekend travelers overlap. Common causes include tailgating, speeding, and distracted driving.

Following such incidents, victims should seek immediate medical care, document the accident scene, and consider legal consultation to ensure their rights are protected and compensation options are pursued.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A pet zebra has been missing for four days now out of Christiana, Tennessee. Tuesday, search crews showed WSMV4’s Courtney Allen how they’re trying to track the zebra down and bring him home.

A thermal drone has covered thousands of acres over the past few days for the pet zebra. It was spotted in a Christiana neighborhood, running along roads and on the side of Interstate 24, after his owner reported him missing Saturday.

“I truly think he is still close to this area,” Branson Wells said.

Wells with Volunteer Drone Services said he is working with the zebra’s owner to find the animal free of charge.

“In our thought process, this zebra has been avoiding people,” Wells said. “He is most likely in an area that does not get a whole lot of attention or eyes in the area where he can hide very well.”

Zebras are known to feed on grass, which is plentiful in the area. The zebra’s owner told WSMV4 on Monday that he hopes he has found a body of water.

“There are multiple ponds and rivers,” Wells said. “I have flown very low to the ground to see up under the trees, around the river banks and stuff like that.”

Wells is in the business of pet recovery, usually looking for dogs, cats or even cattle. This is his first zebra.

“We don’t really know what they are capable of, and everything, but my biggest worry is him injuring a family driving down the road.”

If he finds him, Wells said there are teams that could tranquilize the animal.

“Either that or getting in some cowboys and possibly rope this zebra in, but that would be completely up to the owner at that point,” Wells said. “We are just trying to figure out the best way possible and safest way possible to bring him back home.”

There is a K9 search scheduled for Tuesday night for the zebra. If you see him, be sure to call the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.