Mr. Bill Hund, born in 1917, was the TSBA Secretary from 1953. He also served as President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the GNBA. Bill was a life member of both TSBA and GNBA and was inducted into the TSBA Hall of Fame for meritorious service in 1985. He passed away in 1989.

Mr. Van Patten was born in 1906. He held positions as president, vice president, and life member of the GNBA and the TSBA. Mr. Van Patten served as a director of ABC for 20 years and is a life member of ABC. He is also a member of the TSBA Hall of Fame. He participated in 26 ABC tournaments as well as many state and local tournaments and was actively involved in junior bowling programs.  He was inducted into the TSBA Hall of Fame  and was inducted into the for meritorious service in 1985.   He passed away in 1996.

Paul, born in 1932, began bowling in Nashville in 1950. He bowled two perfect games and participated in numerous state and local tournaments. Paul served as TSBA President, Vice President, and Director, and held similar roles with the GNBA. He was inducted in 1987 for meritorious service. Deceased.

Bill was born in 1935. He had two children who are twins. Bill has been managing bowling centers since 1956 and played a significant role in organizing bowling activities at Tennessee Tech, which remain active today. In 1968, he served as Secretary of the BPAA of Tennessee.

Bill has participated in numerous ABC, state, and local tournaments, including the Masters, the regular PBA Tour, and the PBA Seniors Tour. He was recognized as Nashville Bowler of the Year for 1977-78 and was a member of the All-City Team for several years. He won several tournaments such as the Monroeville Open, Gentleman's Classic, Winchester Open, and Southern Scratch Association's Carbondale, IL Open. Additionally, he contributed to organizing the Nashville Open.

He is a former Western Pennsylvania Match Game Champion and runner-up in the Pennsylvania State Match Game Championship. Bill and his partner secured 8th place in the BPAA National All-Star Doubles Championships. He achieved first place in two GNBA city tournaments with the highest all-events scratch total. Bill bowled five 300 games, three of which occurred in Nashville. Furthermore, he had scores of 299 and 298, along with many 700 series, with his highest being 778. His average score since moving to Nashville in 1968 was 202.5.  He passed away in 2015.

Bill was born in 1935. He had two children who are twins. Bill has been managing bowling centers since 1956 and played a significant role in organizing bowling activities at Tennessee Tech, which remain active today. In 1968, he served as Secretary of the BPAA of Tennessee.

Bill has participated in numerous ABC, state, and local tournaments, including the Masters, the regular PBA Tour, and the PBA Seniors Tour. He was recognized as Nashville Bowler of the Year for 1977-78 and was a member of the All-City Team for several years. He won several tournaments such as the Monroeville Open, Gentleman's Classic, Winchester Open, and Southern Scratch Association's Carbondale, IL Open. Additionally, he contributed to organizing the Nashville Open.

He is a former Western Pennsylvania Match Game Champion and runner-up in the Pennsylvania State Match Game Championship. Bill and his partner secured 8th place in the BPAA National All-Star Doubles Championships. He achieved first place in two GNBA city tournaments with the highest all-events scratch total. Bill bowled five 300 games, three of which occurred in Nashville. Furthermore, he had scores of 299 and 298, along with many 700 series, with his highest being 778. His average score since moving to Nashville in 1968 was 202.5.  He passed away in 2015.

Gary toured with the Pro Bowlers for four years. He won the PR Bowling Tournament at Tusculum Lanes in 1965 and finished 4th in the Hartford TV Finals. He won the Hubbard Singles in Memphis in 1979. Gary has bowled multiple 300 games, including two in Nashville. He also bowled a 299 game and many 700 series, with his highest in Nashville being 783. Gary appeared on TV in 1973-74 to give bowling tips and was named Bowler of the Year in Nashville during that period. He was on the All-City Team from 1974-1978, and his composite average since 1967 is 200. Gary has participated in numerous national, state, and local tournaments.  He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993, and passed away on July 1, 2004.

James E. Shoemake began bowling at the Recreation Center at Eighth Avenue and Church Street in 1946, with an average of 160 for the first year. He participated in ABC-sanctioned leagues and tournaments from 1946 through 1985. During these years, he was a member of the Tennessean and Banner All-Nashville team for 19 years and was named Nashville Bowler of the Year in 1976-77. He was twice the state singles scratch champion and held the title of state doubles scratch champion. His 747 series was the house record at Donelson Bowl for many years. He was the first bowler to achieve a 200 average. He bowled on the winning team in the Music City Classic for two consecutive years. James Shoemake was inducted in 1995 under athletic achievement. He passed away on May 23, 2023.

Ben began as a pin boy in 1944 at Old Downtown Lanes, and his bowling career spanned from 1959 to 1984 at Strike N Spare Lanes. He started bowling at Melrose Lanes in 1948 in the Dixie League and later competed in the City Classic League and Burgeson Major League. Ben retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1997 and served as secretary of the Bowling Proprietors Association and as a director on the Greater Nashville Bowling Association's board. He played crucial roles in many bowling leagues, was part of the team that won the City Tournament Team Event, and won the Doubles Event with Lou Ethridge. He made the All-City team in 1978, had a career-high average of 204, bowled three 300 games, and his highest series was 795 in 1961.  He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000.

Fred began his bowling career at Yates Lanes in downtown Nashville, with the Yates Pool Room located upstairs. At that time, the center employed pin boys. Fred also managed the restaurant at Donelson Bowl for two years and worked as a mechanic there for an additional three years. He participated in various leagues, including the City Major Doubles League at Donelson Plaza and the Rebel League.

Fred became a partner in the Southern Trophy Division, which sponsored two teams that won the state tournament scratch division multiple times. He played a key role in organizing the Tuesday Night Men's League when Gallatin Bowl was built and served as its secretary for the first two years. Additionally, Fred has held positions as director, vice president, and president of the Tennessee State Bowling Association and the Greater Nashville Bowling Association (GNBA). He has been a delegate to the ABC National Convention three times and has attended the State Jamborees 13 times. Currently, Fred is a life member of the Greater Nashville Bowling Association and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004.

Bubba commenced his bowling career in 1957 and by 1961 possessed the highest average in three different locations within Nashville. He also attained the only three honor 300 scores bowled in Nashville that year: two 700 series and a 299 game. Bubba achieved 300 games in 1999. He secured victory in the singles event at the 1960 Nashville City Tournament and triumphed in the all-events category at the 1961 Nashville City Tournament. Furthermore, he contributed to several winning teams in the Nashville City Tournaments. On April 2, 2016, Bubba was inducted into the Hall of Fame in recognition of his athletic accomplishments. His wife, Gaby, is equally enthusiastic and a proficient bowler.

Bubba commenced his bowling career in 1957 and by 1961 possessed the highest average in three different locations within Nashville. He also attained the only three honor 300 scores bowled in Nashville that year: two 700 series and a 299 game. Bubba achieved 300 games in 1999. He secured victory in the singles event at the 1960 Nashville City Tournament and triumphed in the all-events category at the 1961 Nashville City Tournament. Furthermore, he contributed to several winning teams in the Nashville City Tournaments. On April 2, 2016, Bubba was inducted into the Hall of Fame in recognition of his athletic accomplishments. His wife, Gaby, is equally enthusiastic and a proficient bowler.

Since the early 1980s, Wayne has been recognized as one of Tennessee's premier bowlers. He was a member of the Nashville All-City Team from 1984 to 1992 and was named Bowler of the Year for the 1991-92 season. Wayne has secured numerous tournament victories, including the Hoinke Classic, and was part of Columbia's 300 World Team Challenge Championship team. He achieved 19 wins at Nashville City Tournaments and has maintained an average score of 200 or better over the past 32 years, reaching his highest average of 232 in 1992. Wayne has participated in 26 ABC/USBC National Tournaments and is among three bowlers who have averaged 200 or better in 25 tournaments. He boasts 55 ABC/USBC honor scores, encompassing 8 games scoring 298, 9 games scoring 299, 26 perfect games scoring 300, 13 series scoring 800, and 21 games with 11 strikes in a row. On June 8, 2008, Wayne was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his athletic achievements.

Terry served on the Greater Nashville Bowling Association and the Nashville YABA boards. In 1974-75, he was the first bowler to average 220 or better. He bowled the second and third 800 series that were bowled in Nashville and many more thereafter. Terry has bowled numerous 300 games, including a 300 game in the 1991 National Tournament. In 1987, he won the singles event in the National Tournament. Terry has three 299 games and three 298 games. He won the doubles event in the 1979 Tennessee State Tournament and has won multiple events in the Greater Nashville Bowling Association City Tournament. On June 8, 2008, Terry was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his athletic achievements.

Ricky Woods, born on September 7, 1962, dedicated himself to the sport of bowling from an early age. Over the past 25 years, he has consistently maintained a composite average exceeding 220. His distinguished accomplishments include:

• 16 games with 11 consecutive strikes
• 11 games scoring 299
• 2 games scoring 298
• Over 40 games achieving a perfect score of 300
• More than 25 series scoring 800 or higher

In 2002, Ricky achieved his highest series score of 837, during which he secured the Doubles Championship at the Ten Pin Classic in Evansville, Indiana. He was honored with the USBC Open Championship plaque for his participation in 25 years of tournament bowling and has successfully cashed in numerous tournaments throughout Metro Nashville and nationwide.

Additional notable achievements include:

• 1992 Nashville All-City Team selection
• Setting the 2000 Triples Team City and State Record of 856 (including a 299 game) alongside teammates Roy Trail and Charlie Ford
• 2004 GNBA CUT Tournament Champion in Team, Singles, and All-Events categories
• High placements in the USBC Senior Masters, securing seventh position in 2013 and 2015, as well as eighth place in 2014, with the top six spots held by PBA members

Ricky was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his athletic achievements on July 14, 2018. Additionally, his wife Tina, whom he has been married to for 22 years, is also an accomplished bowler.

Cliffe began bowling in Nashville's Inglewood Lanes Bantam League. He won the Hendersonville Scratch Classic in 1978 and was an ABC-certified instructor for two seasons. In 1985, his team won the Music City Classic with a score of 3,564, where he bowled a 736 series. Cliffe and Randy Powell won the Tennessee State Men's Scratch Doubles event in 1987. He competed in various tournaments, including the Hoinke Classic and Louisville Derby, achieving multiple 300 games, 800 series, and many 700 series. Cliffe volunteered as a coach at Tusculum Lanes' youth program and was inducted on July 14, 2018, for his athletic achievements. He lives in Smyrna, TN, with his wife Tracy and son Griffin, and has been married to Tracy for 27 years.

Roy Trail began bowling in leagues in 1967, achieving several perfect 300 games. In 1996, he bowled a 300 game at the state tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2000, he was part of the champion scratch team at the city tournament. Roy set a state record with an 856 game on a three-man team and secured second place in doubles at the 40 Frame Games in Syracuse, New York. He passed away in 2003 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004.

Glynn Burklin managed Pla Mor Lanes from 1962 to 1985, where his wife Iva also worked. He bowled two 300 games and several 700 series, adhering strictly to the rules of the sport. Glynn participated in national, state, and local tournaments for 25 years. He passed away in 2005 and was inducted in 2006 for Meritorious Service.

Harry has been involved in bowling for 29 years. He is married to Sue and has one son. He has managed West Bowl, Plaza Lanes, Donelson Bowl, and Smyrna Bowling Center, where he currently promotes bowling at all levels. Harry has always supported this association's programs and manages a large youth program at the Smyrna Bowling Center. He has competed in many city and state tournaments, achieving an 802 series, a 299 game, and a 298 game. He was inducted on March 25, 2007. Harry has since passed away.  

Mike started bowling high scores in the early 1970s, averaging over 200 for three decades. He achieved 17 perfect 300 games, ten 800 series, seven 299 games, and thirty-three 11-in-a-row games. He was Bowler of the Year four times and made the All-City Team five times. Mike won the Nashville City Tournament five times and excelled in state and other tournaments. He set a record with a 234 average for the 1997-98 season and bowled 300 consecutive games on different lanes in 1996. Mike coached high school bowlers at Hunters Lane from 1999 to 2005. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame on June 6, 2010. He passed away on August 1, 2017.  

Chuck and his wife, Sue, have been married for 35 years. Chuck started bowling in 1976. He has maintained a composite average over 200 for the past 35+ years, with his highest being 228, and achieved ten 300 games. He bowled 14-11 in a row and twice scored 299, with his highest series being 836. He has hundreds of 700 series and two 800+ series, participating in the annual city tournament. He was a member of the team that won the 68th tournament and served as director on the Board of Directors for several years, becoming Ambassador in 2005. Chuck has contributed to the sport by helping teach youth bowlers, which he finds very rewarding. He was inducted on December 4, 2011.

Ed began his bowling career in 1940 at Nashville Recreation Center on Deadrick Street. Since 1960, he has sponsored many teams, maintaining an average score of 192. He participated in numerous national, state, and city tournaments, achieving a 279 game and a 728 series. Serious but gracious, whether winning or losing, Ed was known for his generosity and support of bowling. Inducted in 1997, he passed away in February 2009.

"Monty" began his ABC league bowling in 1945. After moving to Nashville in 1947, he joined the Businessmen’s and Roy Nowlin leagues. He served on the Greater Nashville Bowling Association Board and became its secretary in 1961, a role he held for 16 years. Monty was key in compiling the first yearbook and was active in numerous ABC, state, and local tournaments. He was also a delegate to many ABC conventions and became a life member of the association. Monty valued his bowling friends above all his awards. Notably, he bowled a 290 game with an average of 184. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996. He passed away on August 30, 2005.  

AC started bowling in Nashville in 1948. In 1959, he became the Tennessee State All-Events Champion. He organized squads for various tournaments and was approaching his 25th ABC Tournament as a bowler. He joined GNBA in the late 1960s and served as president, vice president, and director. AC was a life member of GNBA and dedicated to the progress of bowling. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1995, shortly after his death in 1993.  

Jack was involved in bowling for over 60 years. In 1934, Shorty Yates and Pee Wee Austin taught him to bowl. He joined a league at Dupont and continued bowling thereafter. Jack helped organize the Old Hickory Association, which later became part of the Greater Nashville Bowling Association (GNBA), serving as its secretary and director.

Jack had a team in a GNBA league for the past five years. He served as a GNBA director from 1937 to 1946, vice president from 1947 to 1950, and was elected GNBA secretary in 1951. He became a life member of the GNBA in 1972. Jack participated in numerous state and local tournaments and promoted bowling in Nashville for many years. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996 and passed away in 2002.

Rock Lewis was married to Sharon for twenty-six years and had four children in Goodlettsville. He began bowling at the age of twenty-one and continued for twenty-five years. He was named to the Banner's All City team for 18 years and was recognized as Tennessean's Bowler of the Year three times. In 1971, he won Scratch Singles, Doubles, and All Events titles with a 779 series and a total score of 2000, holding tournament records until 1984. Rock achieved over 50 series of 700+ and one 300 game. During the 1974-75 season, he averaged 219, with a composite average of 196 over his 25-year career. Due to his athletic accomplishments, he was inducted into the hall of fame in 1992. Rock has since passed away.  

Ben began bowling in New Orleans, LA in 1951 with the National Life Insurance Co team and started in Nashville in 1954 at Downtown Lanes. He served as Secretary/Treasurer of the National Life Insurance League for 4 years and was the team captain for 28 years. He held roles in the Merchants League for 16 years and the Roy Nowlin League for 8 years. Ben was Vice President and Director on the GNBA board, Assistant Secretary for 15 years, and a certified ABC lane inspector. He participated in 34 state tournaments and 14 ABC tournaments, managed various tournaments, and bowled in all 12 State Senior Tournaments. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993 and passed away in 2000.

Jim was born in 1933, married to Marlene Carter, and they have one son, Mitch. He started bowling in 1955 and formed three leagues: United Major, Nashville Classic, and Plaza Triples. He initiated the GNBA awards program and bowled several 700 series, with his highest being 744 and a high game of 289. His teams won the scratch team event in two consecutive state tournaments. Jim has maintained a composite average of 188 since 1955 and competed in 25 consecutive ABC National Tournaments and 24 consecutive state and city tournaments.

Jim helped organize the Nashville Bowling Council, where he serves as treasurer. Under his leadership, the GNBA received one, five, and ten-year awards for excellence in service. He has held positions such as president, vice president, director, and currently secretary-treasurer of the Tennessee State BA. He served 5 years as president, 5 years as vice president, and 14 years as secretary of GNBA. Jim is a life member of both GNBA and TSBA and was named to All City Teams twice. He was inducted in 1990.  Jim passed away May 24, 2023.

Arnold was born in 1911. He had been a member of the GNBA for 47 years, during which he served as President and Assistant Secretary. He became a life member 2 years prior to his passing. Arnold was actively involved in the Junior Bowling Program for many years.

He bowled in the Genesco Bowling League for 50 years and participated in national, state, and local tournaments, including 24 national tournaments. Arnold was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991 and passed away in 2002.

I have bowled for many years and for more than 20 of these years, I have carried an average of 200 or higher.  My bowling accomplishments are:
6 – 11 in a row games

5 – 299 Games

5 – 300 Games

I coached Hunters Lane High School ‘s Bowling Team to three Tennessee State High School Championships in the years 1989 to 2001.  Injurires and father-time tried to keep me away from bowling.  The accolades may have disappeared but my spirit and love for the sport did not.  After a lengthy recovery, I continued to bowl in several leagues and national tournaments, but more importantly, I shared my passion of the game through coaching.  I coached one young lady into qualifying for junior championships as well as four gentlemen into league champions in under two years. 

In June 2023 I went to Reno, Nevada to be a spectator at the Open Championship and for the purpose of coaching, assistance and advice.  I was asked to bowl in someone’s absence, which I gladly accepted.  Much to my surprise, my partner and I placed in the doubles.

On November 20, 2023m the Monday Night Madness League at Strike and Spare Donelson, presented me with appreciation award for my dedication and service to all leagues in the area.  In addition to this recognition, the league renamed the award for most improved to the Wayne ‘Pops’ Monget Most Improved Award.  I was truly honored to accept these awards and to have my wife of 50 years, Judy, three children Jean Giggers, Wayne Monget Jr., Lydia Adams, grandchildren and host of family and friends present with me to celebrate this special moment.