NASHVILLE - Representatives of the Nashville Local Organizing Committee (NLOC) for the 2014 NCAA Women's Final Four announced today that the First Lady of Nashville Anne Davis along with the First Lady of the State of Tennessee, Crissy Haslam, will serve as Honorary Chairs for the NCAA Women's Final Four.
"The NCAA Women's Final Four will leave a historical mark on Nashville and Tennessee," Haslam said. "I am grateful to serve as honorary chair with First Lady of Nashville, Anne Davis, and I look forward to helping make the Final Four special for the student-athletes, administrators and fans of women's basketball."
The NCAA Women's Final Four will be a week-long series of special events culminating with the tournament at Bridgestone Arena in April 2014.
"I am thrilled to serve alongside First Lady Haslam as honorary chair of this unique community event," Davis said. "Hosting the 2014 NCAA Women's Final Four is a wonderful opportunity for our city to showcase our new Music City Center, our downtown and celebrate the incredible student-athletes who have reached the pinnacle in their sport."
The NCAA Women's Final Four Local Organizing Committee (NLOC) is excited about the announcement. "The NLOC is truly delighted that Anne Davis and Crissy Haslam have kindly agreed to give of their time to serve as the Honorary Chairs for the NCAA Women's Final Four," said Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner Beth DeBauche, chair, NLOC. "Anne and Crissy's leadership role with the 2014 Women's Final Four will bring additional visibility to this wonderful sporting and educational event, while at the same time helping to showcase both the City of Nashville and the State of Tennessee's role as gracious hosts. Their active involvement with the Final Four speaks volumes regarding the outstanding level of civic support and community commitment that is the hallmark of this hosting effort."
About the Ohio Valley Conference
The Ohio Valley Conference, which is the nation's eighth oldest Division I athletic conference is in its 64th year of competition in 2011-12. The OVC is comprised of 11 schools that represent five states. Member institutions include Austin Peay State University, Eastern Illinois University, Eastern Kentucky University, Jacksonville State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Belmont University will become the league's 12th member on July 1, 2012.
About the Nashville Sports Council
The Nashville Sports Council is a private, non-profit, membership-based organization of area corporations and individual sports enthusiasts. Created in 1992, the Nashville Sports Council's mission is to positively impact the economy and quality of life of the Greater Nashville Area by attracting and promoting professional and amateur sporting events. The Nashville Sports Council has hosted more than 160 major sporting events that have produced more than $450 million in direct economic impact for the region.