Memorials, Sports - Nashville SC, 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup champions -

House Joint Resolution 997 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Nashville SC for winning the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championship - their first national title and the first professional sports championship won by a Tennessee team. It recognizes their victory over Austin FC (2-1) on October 1, 2025, after defeating multiple teams in the tournament, and highlights their qualification for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup. The resolution formally congratulates the team, players, coaches, and staff for their achievement and extends best wishes for future success. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge the team's historic win.