Nashville joins cities seeking Major League Soccer team (The Associated Press)

Some Nashville investors and supporters are making a push for Music City to be among the communities awarded expansion franchises by Major League Soccer. Bill Hagerty, a former state commissioner of economic and community development, and Will Alexander, the son of U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, are spearheading the effort called the Nashville MLS Organizing Committee. ''Music City's diverse and growing population, vibrant economy and passionate sports culture make it an ideal fit for the MLS,'' Hagerty said.