Aug 14, 2025 - Sports
Nashville joins the women's sports boom
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Women's professional sports are in the midst of a national growth spurt.
Why it matters: Nashville has been fighting to recruit a women's pro team for years, but the city has yet to snag a franchise. And there is plenty of competition.
The big picture: Indianapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, Columbus and Seattle are all vying to become the capital of women's sports, Axios Indianapolis' Justin L. Mack reports.
Zoom in: While Nashville is an underdog, Music City is finding other ways to participate in the women's sports boom.
- Chapstick, a bar that promises to elevate women's sports, is set to open soon next door to The Lipstick Lounge.