CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Nashville Kats arena football team is making Clarksville their permanent home in 2026 after a successful "Keep the Kats" campaign generated more than 500 season ticket deposits from local fans.

The Arena Football One team tested the waters in Clarksville earlier this spring by hosting a few home games at the F&M Bank Arena. Both games sold out, prompting team ownership to explore whether the community would support a permanent move.

After those playoff games, the Kats offered this proposition to Clarksville residents — get enough people to sign up for season tickets, and we'll consider a permanent move. The overwhelming response from more than 500 people putting down deposits sealed the deal for the relocation.

The Nashville Kats name has a long history i

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