Best Sports Record

Photo: Casey Gower

The city of Nashville has been known to break a record or two when hosting large-scale sporting events. And while the attendance numbers for 2019’s NFL Draft were without a doubt impressive, the 59,069 fans who jam-packed Nissan Stadium for Nashville SC’s Major League Soccer debut against Atlanta United back in late February made for an all-timer. The number broke the Tennessee state record for number of fans at a soccer match and showcased just how popular the sport is in the South. Club CEO Ian Ayre stated his goal was to create an atmosphere that was “uniquely Nashville.” Mission accomplished. MICHAEL GALLAGHER

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