Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Brings National Spotlight to Knoxville |
The 2026 induction ceremony brings Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Doris Burke, Cheryl Reeve, and other women’s basketball standouts to the Tennessee Theatre. |
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Knoxville will be at the center of the women’s basketball world this weekend.
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony comes to the Tennessee Theatre in downtown Knoxville on Saturday, June 27, with the event scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m.
This year’s class includes some of the most recognizable names in the sport: Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amaya Valdemoro, Isabelle Fijalkowski, Cheryl Reeve, Kim Muhl, Doris Burke, and posthumous honoree Barbara Kennedy-Dixon.
For Knoxville, the ceremony is more than a sports event. It is a reminder that the city is home to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, the only facility of its kind dedicated to preserving the history of women’s basketball at every level. That national role fits a city long connected to the women’s game through the Lady Vols, Pat Summitt’s legacy, and generations of passionate basketball fans.
The induction ceremony also brings national attention downtown, with players, coaches, broadcasters, families, fans, and supporters gathering at one of Knoxville’s signature venues. For local readers, it is one of the most significant women’s sports events of the year happening right here in the 865.
The event is a strong weekend pick for sports fans, Lady Vols followers, and anyone interested in Knoxville’s place in women’s basketball history. |