On December 6, 2018 the SBLA Nashville Chapter hosted its inaugural event. Chapter President Dan Werly hosted a panel discussion on “The State of Nashville Sports” with Todd Heifner, COO, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, Nashville Sports Council; Sean Henry, President and CEO, Nashville Predators; Burke Nihill, Vice President and General Counsel, Tennessee Titans; and David Williams, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director, Vanderbilt University. The event also included a charity raffle and the NFL’s Thursday Night Football Game.