MLS · Eastern Conference · Est. 2016 · Geodis Park
Nashville SC
Current Leadership
John Ingram
2017–presentOwner & Chairman
John Ingram, chairman of Ingram Industries and son of billionaire businessman E. Bronson Ingram, led the ownership group that secured Nashville's MLS expansion franchise in 2017. Nashville SC began play in 2020, and Ingram oversaw the construction of Geodis Park, the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States with over 30,000 seats.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| B.J. Callaghan | Head Coach | 2024 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Rich Williams | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Steve McLennan | Assistant Coach | 2023 |
| Matt Pickens | Goalkeeping Coach | 2021 |
Historical Figures
Nashville MLS Founding Group
2016–2017Expansion Bid Partners
A consortium of Nashville business leaders, including John Ingram, banded together to submit an expansion bid to MLS. The bid emphasized Nashville's rapid growth, its passionate sports culture, and a commitment to build a world-class stadium.