Filip Forsberg Filip Forsberg might just be the next Nashville resident to perform a virtual concert via social media. “The piano was very beginner level, but I started up and I know a few songs,” the Predators forward said Thursday via video conference. “If you guys want a private show of ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ I can give you that.” Well, maybe he won’t be going live to the masses with his new talent any time soon, but no worries – he’s still pretty good at his real job. Forsberg had five points in five games in the month...

The lights come on for 8th grade night at the Westwood softball field The Westwood softball team gathered at Lady Rocket Field on Tuesday night to honor their 8th graders. The night also saw the first official use of the new lights for the event. In a spring sport season cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic the Lady Rockets made the best of a bad situation. While following social distancing guidelines, head coach Amanda Sullivan, assistant coach Josh Campbell and athletic director James Dobson presided over the recognition of each player and their parents. The players were introduced to...

It is that time of the year when the local prep teams begin to schedule tryouts.  As always, Thunder Radio wants to pass along all the tryout information we have received for the local prep coaches.  Students should be prepared to participate in all the tryout sessions unless otherwise noted.  Tryouts will be carried out following state guidelines due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  Many of the teams will have students to try out Student/athletes need to remember to bring along with them the signed and completed TSSAA Physical and Parental Consent forms with them when they arrive. That form...

Steve Underwood has just about seen it all during his long career in the National Football League. A self-described problem solver, the respected Titans executive has worked in a number of roles with the franchise, and to hear him tell it, he’s loved every minute of it. Now Underwood, who’ll turn 69 in October, is ready to step away from his full-time role as President/CEO of the Titans. He’s excited about what’s ahead in his life, and about the man who will step in to replace him. Burke Nihill, in his fifth season with the team, is being elevated...

The Lady Rocket volleyball team has set the tryout dates for their 2020 season. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the tryouts will be held follow the required social distancing restrictions. To sign-up for tryouts, please email coach Laura Freeze at lfreeze@k12mcs.net She wil sending a google form to those that request one. Once the date closes for the form to be submitted, I will send out a time and date for your tryout. Things to do: Email Mrs. Freeze at lfreeze@k12mcs.netShe will send you a google form to complete.She will send you a day and time for your tryout.Show...

Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans, a plan that envisioned expanding the designated hitter to the National League for 2020. Spring training would start in early to mid-June, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details of the plan were not announced. MLB officials are slated to make a presentation to the union on Tuesday. An agreement with the players’...

It is that time of the year when the local prep teams begin to schedule tryouts.  As always, Thunder Radio wants to pass along all the tryout information that we have received from the local prep coaches.  Students should be prepared to participate in all the tryout sessions unless otherwise noted.  Tryouts will be carried out following state guidelines due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  Many of the teams will have students to try out in small groups. Student/athletes need to remember to bring along with them the signed and completed TSSAA Physical and Parental Consent forms with them when...

Trips to Bern, Switzerland, and Prague, Czech Republic, for the Predators will have to wait for the time being. On Friday morning, the NHL and NHLPA announced the postponement of its 2020 international games. This includes the 2020 NHL Global Series, an event the Preds were scheduled to participate in, along with the Boston Bruins. From the NHL and NHLPA via press release: “The NHLPA and the NHL remain committed to maintaining and growing our international presence. We hope that our fans overseas understand the need to postpone the 2020 games, but we look forward to being back with...