Memorials, Sports - Broadway Block Party -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jason Powell

Memorial resolution recognizing Nashville's inaugural Broadway Block Party (Aug 31, 2025) as a premier women’s volleyball event and urging it to become an annual tradition.

Signed by Governor.

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Purpose and Intent

HJR 672 is a memorial joint resolution recognizing the inaugural Broadway Block Party in Nashville, Tennessee, a women's college volleyball event scheduled for August 31, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena.

The resolution aims to honor the event, highlight Tennessee’s strong tradition in women’s athletics, and express hope that the Broadway Block Party becomes an annual event.

Key Provisions and Details

Event description: Inaugural Broadway Block Party presented by the Nashville Sports Council and ESPN, to be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Date and format: August 31, 2025; a triple-header featuring three SEC vs. Big Ten matchups, all nationally televised.

Matchups (provisionally listed in the resolution):
Nebraska (five-time national champion) vs. Kentucky (defending SEC champion)
Purdue vs. Tennessee Lady Volunteers
Illinois vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (Nashville home team)

Purpose of the event: Showcase premier women’s college volleyball, celebrate Tennessee’s role in national championships, and promote Nashville as a host city for major sporting events.

Legislative language: The resolution states the General Assembly “honor and recognize the inaugural Broadway Block Party … and express our sincere hope that the event will be held annually.”

Non-binding nature: As a memorial joint resolution, it serves a ceremonial purpose and does not create new law or fiscal obligations.

Who/What is Affected

Directly affected parties:

Event organizers: Nashville Sports Council and ESPN
Participating teams: Nebraska, Kentucky, Purdue, Tennessee Lady Vols, Illinois, Vanderbilt
Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
Tennessee fans and tourism sector benefiting from national broadcasts and event tourism

Indirect effects: Enhanced visibility for women’s collegiate volleyball; potential year-to-year planning for future Broadway Block Party events in Nashville.

Procedural History and Timeline

Introduced: April 17, 2025 (Sponsor: Powell)

House actions: Placed on consent calendar (Apr 21); adopted (Apr 22) by voice vote; transmitted to Senate (Apr 22)

Senate actions: Concurred and signed (Apr 28); enrolled and prepared for the Governor’s signature (Apr 28–29)

Governor: Signed into law on May 2, 2025

Status: Signed by Governor; becomes a memorial resolution recognizing the event

Bottom Line

HJR 672 formally recognizes the Broadway Block Party as a significant inaugural event for Nashville and Tennessee’s sports landscape, applauds the collaboration between the Nashville Sports Council and ESPN, and expresses the hope that the event becomes an annual tradition, thereby highlighting Tennessee’s ongoing prominence in women’s athletics.

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