Multi-year partnership links oral health and youth wellness through Nashville SC’s signature kids program, Tempo the Coyote’s Band Kids Club
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — (February 19, 2026) — Nashville Soccer Club and Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) announced today a new multi-year partnership, uniting two organizations committed to promoting wellness and healthy habits for children across the state.
As part of the agreement, Delta Dental of Tennessee will serve as the presenting sponsor of Tempo the Coyote’s Band Kids Club, Nashville SC’s youth-focused program designed to engage children and families through soccer, education, and community outreach. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting kids both on and off the field.
Tempo the Coyote’s Band Kids Club is a membership-based youth program that offers kids the chance to join “the coolest band in town” and participate in exclusive events and enjoy age-appropriate experiences during Nashville SC home matches and beyond. Through the collaboration, Delta Dental of Tennessee will help expand the reach and impact of Nashville SC’s kids club while advancing its mission to improve the oral and overall health of Tennesseans, especially children. Music skills or knowledge are not required for kids to participate; the group takes its name from the term for a wild group of coyotes, a “band.”
“At Delta Dental of Tennessee, we believe healthy habits start early, and that includes caring for both your body and your smile,” said Jeff Ballard, President and CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee. “Partnering with Nashville SC allows us to connect with kids and families in a meaningful way, through a sport they love, while reinforcing the importance of oral health, wellness, and prevention across communities statewide.”
As presenting sponsor, Delta Dental of Tennessee will have a visible presence across Tempo the Coyote’s Band Kids Club programming, including youth-focused community events, digital outreach, and game-day activations and experiences. Band members, who are recommended to be age 12 and under, can sign up for a free membership, which includes a monthly email newsletter from Tempo the Coyote filled with games, activities, and exclusive updates from the road. Tempo the Coyote’s Band Kids Club also recently launched an All-Access Club Membership. All-Access band members receive one complimentary ticket to a select 2026 Nashville SC home match, on-field and matchday experiences with Tempo the Coyote, and exclusive discounts and perks.
“Tempo the Coyote’s Band Kids Club is all about creating memorable experiences for our youngest fans,” said Dan Farrell, Nashville SC Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. “Delta Dental of Tennessee is a natural partner for this program, and together we’re excited to encourage kids across the state to stay active, prioritize their health, and be part of the Nashville SC community.”
This partnership builds on Delta Dental of Tennessee’s long-standing commitment to investing in youth-focused initiatives that support preventive care, education, and access—helping children across Tennessee build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
For more information about Tempo the Coyote’s Band Kids Club, click here.
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About Delta Dental of Tennessee
Delta Dental of Tennessee is the state’s largest independent dental benefits carrier with 1.5 million lives covered. As part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Tennessee members have access to the largest dental network in the nation, with more than 206,000 providers serving more than 558,000 locations. With the simple mission of ensuring healthy smiles, Delta Dental of Tennessee works hard to help members of the communities it serves. Along with its corporate foundation, Smile180, Delta Dental of Tennessee donated more than $4.0 million in funding and in-kind services to over 100 organizations in 2024.
About Nashville SC
Nashville SC joined Major League Soccer on Feb. 29, 2020 in front of the largest attendance ever recorded for a soccer match in the State of Tennessee and won its first trophy and the first major professional sports championship in Tennessee history with its victory in the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. In its inaugural MLS season, Nashville SC defied expectations by becoming the second MLS expansion side to win and advance to the Conference Semifinals in the 2020 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Nashville SC returned to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in its sophomore campaign after becoming just the seventh team in MLS history to go unbeaten at home in a season. The Boys in Gold again qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in 2022, 2023, and 2025, becoming just the third team in league history to reach the postseason during the team's first four years in existence and the ninth to do so in five of its first six seasons. Nashville SC inaugurated GEODIS Park, the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada, in front of a sellout crowd of 30,109 on May 1, 2022. For more information, visit NashvilleSC.com and follow the club at @NashvilleSC on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and Spotify.