Nashville Americans

• Location: Nashville, TN
• League: Southern League 1885-1886
• Ballpark: Athletic Park 1885-1886

Team history

The Nashville Americans was the first professional baseball team in Nashville, TN. They began play in 1885 as a part of the Southern League. During the first season of play, the team was lead by Lefty Marr, who had 129 hits and a .327 batting average. In 1887, they were replaced by the Nashville Blues.

Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1885	62-39	3rd	Will Bryan (5/27)/Nate Kellogg/John Mayberry
1886	46-43	3rd	Walton Goldsby