While Ryan Hartman may not be quite ready to hit the ice when the Predators report to training camp on Sept. 13, he’s sure to have every opportunity to carve out a solidified role for himself when the time comes. That’s according to Preds General Manager David Poile and Head Coach Peter Laviolette, who addressed the media on Monday to officially conclude the 2017-18 season, a campaign that saw Nashville acquire Hartman at the Trade Deadline from Chicago. Poile revealed Monday that Hartman will undergo offseason shoulder surgery – a procedure that carries a four to five month recovery...

Coming up tonight, it will be high school softball as the Coffee County Lady Raiders will play host to the Region 4AAA finals.  Coffee County will play host to Lincoln County as they attempt to capture the region title.  First pitch is set for 7 PM at Terry Floyd Field. Thunder Radio, as always, will be on hand to bring you the broadcast.  Lucky Knott will bring you all the action here on Thunder Radio.  First pitch is set for 7 PM, the pregame show will kick off our live coverage beginning at...

The Coffee County Claybusters were in action this past weekend as they participated in a team shoot at Big Springs in Christiana.  The Claybusters captured a pair of team wins and the 4th place finish in the Saturday tournament.  The Senior Division varsity team and the Intermediate Advanced team each came out on top. The senior division Claybusters Team #1 varsity team shot 475, out of a possible 500, to outdistance 2nd place Lawrence County by 16 clays.  The Claybusters Team #4 won the Intermediate Advanced division with a score of 447 outdistancing Marshall County by 49 clays.  The...

The public is invited to the Coffee County Central High School Athletic Department Open House on Wednesday night at CHS.  The Open House will run from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM and will be hosted in the CHS cafeteria.  The event is open to any prospective student-athlete who has a desire to learn more about the sports offerings at the high school. Students and parents will be able to meet the coaches, tour athletic facilities and get tryout information for their respective sport or sports.  A guidance counselor will also be on hand to answer any questions you might...

The Nashville Sounds jumped out to a 6-0 lead and held on to defeat the Memphis Redbirds 7-4 Tuesday afternoon. The win secured the series victory for the Sounds over the first-place Redbirds. Gossett lowered his league-leading ERA to 1.63 with another stellar performance Tuesday afternoon. He recorded his second quality start of the season with six shutout innings of two-hit baseball while fanning seven batters. The only real danger he found himself in came in the fourth inning when Luke Voit doubled to lead off the frame and reached third base on a wild pitch. Gossett stranded Voit...

Five members of the Coffee County Central High soccer team were honored with district postseason honors on Thursday night.  The Red Raiders were honored at the conclusion of the District 8AAA soccer championship in Columbia.  Briggs Haithcock was named the District 8AAA midfielder of the year.  Benjamin Reid and Leo Botello were tabbed to the District 8AAA 1st team all-district team. Two Red Raiders were selected for the District 8AAA 2nd team all-district team as Tyler Walker and Paco Barrera were named to that select...

Back at home for the first time in more than a month, Nashville SC earned its best win of the season.  Nashville used stifling defense and two goals from Lebo Moloto to win 2-0 over Eastern Conference leading Louisville City FC on Sunday in front of 8,610 at First Tennessee Park.  Nashville SC got goals in either half by Lebo Moloto. Nashville SC beat the defending USL Cup champs Louisville City 2-0 as forward Lebo Moloto scored his first two goals in his Nashville SC career.  Nashville completed its fifth shutout of the season in eight games. SCORING 37’...