CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Nashville Kats announced on Monday that WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett is now managing partner and co-owner for the Arena Football One team.
Nashville Kats President and Partner Jeff Fisher made the announcement on Monday and said, “We are so excited to have Jeff Jarrett play a lead role in our franchise management team on a variety of levels.
“Obviously, he is among the best in any business at promotions and marketing and all the components that come with that. Jeff’s impact on the Kats will be immeasurable, and his leadership and experiences are invaluable resources,” Fisher said.
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‘I’m a third-generation promoter with 40 years in the industry’
Jarrett is from Nashville and debuted in the world of wrestling when he was just 18 years old. Now, after decades of building his legacy, Jarrett has been inducted into the TNA/Impact Hall of Fame (2015) and the WWE Hall of Fame (2018). Currently, Jarrett is signed with All Elite Wrestling that airs weekly across networks including TBS, TNT and pay-per-view events on HBO Max.
In an organization news release, Jarrett said the legacy and leadership abilities of Jeff Fisher make it an honor to be his business partner with the Kats.
“I’m a third-generation promoter with 40 years in the industry. I am honored to be called by Coach Fisher to help him, and the Kats, create excitement both on and off the field,” Jarrett said.
“Fisher’s desire to make the Kats the preeminent franchise in arena football is genuine and exciting. I’m so excited to be part of the Kats and their longstanding footprint in this area. I can’t wait for opening night and look forward to seeing everyone come out and support the Kats and be part of something special.”
Nashville Kats 2026 season schedule
Here’s the schedule for the Nashville Kats, playing their home games at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville:
Overall schedule:
- Week 1 (April 10–12): Bye
- Week 2 (Friday, April 17): vs. Michigan Arsenal
- Week 3 (Saturday, April 25): vs. Washington Wolfpack
- Week 4 (May 1–3): at Kentucky Barrels
- Week 5 (Saturday, May 9): vs. Oregon Lightning
- Week 6 (Saturday, May 16): vs. Oceanside Bombers
- Week 7 (May 22–24): at Minnesota Monsters
- Week 8 (May 29–31): Bye
- Week 9 (June 5–7): at Michigan Arsenal
- Week 10 (Saturday, June 13): vs. Minnesota Monsters
- Week 11 (Saturday, June 20): vs. Albany Firebirds
- Week 12 (Saturday, June 27): vs. Beaumont Renegades
- Week 13 (July 3–5): at Washington Wolfpack
- Week 14 (July 10–11): at Albany Firebirds
- Week 15 (July 17–19): Bye
Home schedule:
- Week 2 (Friday, April 17): vs. Michigan Arsenal
- Week 3 (Saturday, April 25): vs. Washington Wolfpack
- Week 5 (Saturday, May 9): vs. Oregon Lightning
- Week 6 (Saturday, May 16): vs. Oceanside Bombers
- Week 10 (Saturday, June 13): vs. Minnesota Monsters
- Week 11 (Saturday, June 20): vs. Albany Firebirds
- Week 12 (Saturday, June 27): vs. Beaumont Renegades
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