Tennessee judge awards $19k judgement for marketing agency in lawsuit against Nashville Kats over unpaid invoices

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Nashville court ruled in favor of a local marketing agency after the Nashville Kats’ original ownership group failed to pay for its services during the 2024 Arena Football League season.

On April 16, the Davidson County General Sessions Court awarded a judgement total of $19,915.85 to I-MPACT Marketing in its case against Nashville Arena Sports, LLC. The judgement included $16,161.45 in unpaid invoices for marketing, advertising and consulting, and the remaining costs were for attorney fees and damages.

“As a business owner, I always try to resolve things privately and professionally,” said Tim Gray, founder of I-MPACT Marketing. “Unfortunately, that was not possible here. The court’s ruling affirms the importance of honoring agreements, professionalism, and accountability in leadership.”

At the time of the suit, NAS was listed as “doing business as” the Nashville Kats. The Kats are now under the ownership of Fisher Football Ventures LLC which is operated by President and Arena Football One Commissioner Jeff Fisher. According to Tennessee state records, the LLC was formally filed on December 20, 2024 – five months after the 2024 AFL season concluded.

NAS was led by an ownership group that included Chief Operating Officer Nancy Eckert, and Chief Executive Officer Tamara Alan. Both were named in the initial lawsuit but the court granted a motion that they are not individually responsible for the debt.

The order specifically names NAS as the entity that owes the amount but its unclear on the individual(s) who will pay for it and if Fisher Football Ventures, LLC is still held liable for the judgement.

It’s also unclear at the time if the situation has a connection with Nashville Arena Sports’ $2.5 million dollar lawsuit against former chairman Charles McDowell.

Gray noted that as of Thursday, the judgement remains unpaid and is in the process of submitting it for collections.

This article will be updated with more details as it becomes available.