First Lady of the State of Tennessee Crissy Haslam, First Lady of Nashville Anne Davis to Serve as Honorary Chairs of the 2014 NCAA Women’s Final Four

NCAA Women’s Final Four will be a week-long series of special events culminating with the tournament at Bridgestone Arena in April 2014

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.”