Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2026) – The Nashville Predators, in conjunction with the Nashville Predators Foundation, will host the season’s first Community Relations Days presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee on Monday, Oct. 19, and Tuesday, Oct. 20. As part of the two-day event, 14 players will visit seven different community-focused organizations across Middle Tennessee.
“Our Community Relations Days presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee are a great opportunity each season for our team to step into the heart of our community and see the impact firsthand so many organizations in Smashville make,” Nashville Predators Vice President of Community Relations Rebecca King said. “These days allow our players to learn about the great work happening by our partner organizations, and we are honored to give back and connect with these nonprofits."
“Strong communities are built by people and groups willing to show up for their neighbors,” BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Vice President of Sales and Account Management John Maki said. “We’re proud to partner with the Nashville Predators to support that spirit of service and engage with some of the organizations strengthening Middle Tennessee every day.”
About the Nashville Predators Foundation
The Preds Foundation’s mission is to meet educational, social, health and cultural needs throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The Preds Foundation is devoted to using its platform and influence from its affiliation with professional sports to serve the needs of the community by offering unique resources and financial support to local youth and family-oriented organizations. In 2025, the Preds Foundation raised over $3 million dollars. Since its inception in 1998, the Preds Foundation has awarded almost $30 million in grants, SuperGrants, donations and in-kind gifts to the greater Middle Tennessee community. To learn more about the Nashville Predators Foundation and to see a list of upcoming events, visit NashvillePredators.com/Community or follow our Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
About BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.4 million members in Tennessee and around the country. The Chattanooga-based company was founded in 1945 and has brought peace of mind to its members and local communities for more than 80 years. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. For more information, visit the company’s news center at bcbstnews.com.
