Nashville Game Changers

In this episode, Tennessee native Jordan Thomas opens up about the traumatic boating accident that cost him both his legs at 16 years old. Thomas reflects on the “game-changing” moment in the hospital that led him to start the Jordan Thomas Foundation, which provides prostheses for children living with limb loss. Thomas discusses how the foundation serves over 150 kids and provides a positive community of support, while also tirelessly advocating for insurance fairness.To watch full story on FOX17 click here: Life after limb loss: FOX 17 News wins Emmy Award for "Best Local Sports Story"

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In this episode, head coach of MTSU women's basketball Rick Insell is joined by his son and associate head coach Matt Insell to preview the upcoming NCAA women's basketball season and discuss why the Blue Raiders' program has experienced so much success over the past two decades. Rick, who was recently inducted into the CUSA Hall of Fame Class of 2025, opens up about this year’s new team, recruiting, and what he learned from coaching against legendary Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt. The Insells also discuss the evolving landscape of college athletics and why Nashville is deserving of a WNBA team someday.

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In this week's episode, the new head coach of Tennessee State University men's basketball, Nolan Smith, opens up about his coaching journey, expectations for the program, and why he believes TSU can compete for an OVC Championship in his first season. Smith spent his entire playing career at Duke University under Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski and helped lead the Blue Devils to the 2010 NCAA national championship. Smith also played two seasons in the NBA and spent time playing overseas in the NBA G League before starting his coaching career at Duke. Smith most recently was an assistant coach at the University of Memphis under Penny Hardaway for the 2024-2025 season.

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In this week's episode, former Tennessee Titans All-Pro offensive tackle Brad Hopkins discusses playing for the Tennessee Oilers, the franchise's move to Nashville, and what it was like protecting former quarterbacks Warren Moon and Steve McNair. Hopkins also discusses how much NFL training camp has changed, Titans' rookie quarterback Cam Ward, and how the team's offensive line can create more cohesion up front. Hopkins currently lives in Nashville and plays an integral role in the NFL Alumni Association's Nashville chapter. He currently has his own luxury ride business LuxNashRide.com and is opening a new bar in Nashville soon. 

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Description: In part two of our conversation with Kevin Dyson, the former Tennessee Titans' receiver discusses his path to becoming a high school principal, including going back to school to get three different degrees. Dyson also discusses the pressure of being a first-round pick in the 1998 draft, and how the lessons he learned throughout his career helped him become a better leader, coach, and administrator. Dyson recently released his first book, “Qualified, so I am Justified: Redefining Success: From the Playing Field to the Principal’s Office," and is also starting a new charter school in Nashville.

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In this episode, former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Dr. Kevin Dyson opens up about scoring the winning touchdown in the “Music City Miracle,” the Titans falling "one yard short" in Super Bowl 34, and what it was like playing with former quarterback Steve McNair. Dyson discusses his transition from the NFL to life away from the field, and how he eventually carved his path to becoming a high school principal. Dyson recently released his first book, “Qualified, so I am Justified: Redefining Success: From the Playing Field to the Principal’s Office," and is also starting a new charter school in Nashville. 

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In this episode, Nashville Predators President and COO Michelle Kennedy opens up about her past 15 years with the club and her journey to becoming one of just two female presidents in the NHL. A former Vanderbilt women’s basketball player, Kennedy shares insight on her career, what led her to attend law school, and how she went from interning with the Predators to becoming their first General Counsel, and eventually, their President and Alternate Governor of the Nashville Predators.

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In this week's episode, Anders Nelson opens up about ushering in a new era of Vanderbilt volleyball as the reintroduced program's first head coach. Nelson discusses his previous 11 years spent coaching at the University of Kentucky and how that experience, including winning the 2021 National Championship, has helped prepare him to start the new program at Vanderbilt and compete in the SEC. Nelson also opens up about building the team from scratch the last two years, his "sales pitch" to recruits despite not having played a game yet, and his coaching philosophy going into the inaugural season. 

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In this week's episode, NFL veteran safety Xavier Woods opens up about the full circle moment of signing with the Tennessee Titans after growing up a Titans fan during his childhood. Woods comes to Nashville having played eight seasons in the NFL, which included stops with the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, and most recently Carolina Panthers. Woods also opens up about his family, including his four children and his oldest daughter Dallas, who lives with severe autism and a TBI. As he gets to know the Nashville community, he hopes to spread awareness about autism and the challenges that come with having a kid with special needs. 

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In this episode, CEO of the Nashville Predators Sean Henry discusses the future of the club, what went wrong in 2024, how Nashville became a hockey city, and why Smashville has the best “front porch” in all of sports. Henry also discusses the upcoming NHL Draft and how the team plans to take advantage of the three first-round draft picks.

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