Adams utilizes option to revive Arena Football

The Arena Football League is on its way back to Nashville.

Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams announced Tuesday he has exercised his $4 million option to purchase the rights to the Arena Football League's Nashville Kats franchise. According to Adams, plans are for the Kats to begin play again in Nashville in either 2003 or 2004, depending upon how quickly a venue can be found where the team can play.

Adams said he would first take one final shot to work out a deal to play in the Gaylord Entertainment Center, where the NHL Nashville Predators are the primary tenant. Adams