Nashville has always been a city that shows up for its own. In music, in food, in culture — when something is real, Nashville gets behind it.

The Nashville Aviators are real.

We are a semi-professional basketball team built from the ground up — by coaches, players, and community members who believe this city deserves professional-level competition right here at home. In our first season, we brought that competition to the hardwood at Fisk University, one of Nashville's most historic institutions. We competed. We grew. We represented.

Now we're back for Season 2 — and we need Nashville to help us fly.

Owner & Head Coach Kyle King has built this team with the same discipline he brings to everything he does. Co-Owner & Media Director Ronnie "Duke" Jones has documented the journey and amplified our story. Together, we've poured everything into building something this city can be proud of. But we can't do it alone.

WHERE YOUR DONATION GOES

Every dollar raised goes directly to keeping our season running:

️ Referee & Officials Fees (8 home games) — $3,200

Team Travel for Away Games — $4,500

Player Uniforms & Equipment — $2,500

Venue & Operational Costs (Fisk University) — $2,800

Marketing & Promotion — $1,500

Season Growth & Reserve Fund — $500+

Campaign Goal: $15,000

No fluff. No overhead. Every dollar goes toward putting Aviators basketball on the court.

2026–27 HOME SCHEDULE @ FISK UNIVERSITY

Sept. 19 — Clarksville Black Paws (Opening Night)

Oct. 18 — St. Louis Eagles

Oct. 25 — Music City Kings (Local Rivalry)

Dec. 5 — Anniston Model City

Dec. 19 — Albany Good Life (Holiday Game)

Jan. 16 — Team Sacrifice

Jan. 17 — Fort Worth Ghoats

Jan. 23 — NYC Black Eagles (Season Finale)

✊ THIS IS NASHVILLE'S TEAM. HELP US FLY.

We are not a corporation. We are not backed by investors. We are a team of competitors who love this game and love this city. Every donation — $10 or $500 — is a direct investment in Nashville basketball.

Follow us at @nashvilleaviators on Instagram. Visit us at NashvilleAviatorsBasketball.com. And if you believe Nashville deserves its own team to root for — donate today.

For the love of the game. For the love of the city.

— Ronnie "Duke" Jones & Kyle King, Nashville Aviators Basketball

Fisk University, Nashville, TN