Justin Timberlake Joins Efforts<br />to Bring MLB to Nashville.<br />On Wednesday, Timberlake<br />announced he will be investing <br />in Music City Baseball. .<br />The group is working to bring Major League Baseball to<br />Nashville in the form of a team called the Nashville Stars. .<br />According to John Loar, leader of Music<br />City Baseball, Timberlake is “interested in<br />the entertainment angle” of the venture. .<br />I think he's passionate about sports and<br />he's interested in the entertainment angle<br />that we're presenting in building a world<br />class entertainment district, which includes<br />a ballpark. Incorporating music and sports<br />is interesting to him, John Loar, via 'USA Today'.<br />Timberlake released a <br />statement saying he was <br />“thrilled” about the vision.<br />I believe in Music City Baseball’s vision of<br />linking baseball and music in a unique way<br />to unite and entertain people and I am<br />excited to help generate awareness<br />throughout the community …, Justin Timberlake, via 'USA Today'.<br />Timberlake, a Tennessee native, is also an<br />avid sports fan and a minority owner of the<br />Memphis Grizzlies basketball franchise.
