As a person from Western Kentucky, I will say that I grew up without any major geographical influence when I had to pick my favorite team as a child.
Like many in my hometown, I did one of the following three things:
1. Root for the frontrunner
2. Support the only two teams you pick up consistently on television, the Braves or the Cubs.
3. Pick your favorite team, by whoever had that the coolest uniform.
Personally, I used the last method. It is why, I am so screwed up. For example, I support the Reds in baseball, which are not that far away (4.5 hours), and the Broncos in football.
With this being said, I think that you should expand into Nashville. You pick up fans from Southern Illinois and Indiana, Western Kentucky and Tennessee, Arkansas, and Northern Alabama and Mississippi. Just look at the Titans.
Also, Salt Lake City wouldn't be a bad choice, it is not like Mormons wouldn't support a team. I believe the church would have their head if they didn't.
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OOTP since March 2002
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