A Davidson County Chancery Court judge has ordered the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) to pay Jackson (TN) almost $250,000 to cover arbitration costs in an unsuccessful attempt to retain The Ballpark at Jackson lease. (more…)
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Prospect League group lands Jackson ballpark lease
We’ll see a summer-collegiate Prospect League team in The Ballpark at Jackson in 2023, as league commissioner Dennis Bastien signs an eight-year lease to occupy the former home of the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
One bidder emerges for Jackson ballpark lease: Prospect League
After a summer of the city seeking a new tenant, Jackson (TN) officials are in talks with officials from the summer-collegiate Prospect League about a Ballpark at Jackson lease. (more…)
Police to oversee remaining Generals tenure in Jackson ballpark
Things probably did not need to escalate to this point, but a Jackson police officer will be stationed daily at The Ballpark at Jackson to make sure the final days of the Jackson Generals tenancy goes smoothly. (more…)
Generals accept arbitration decision, open door to new Partner League lease
The Jackson Generals will not contest an arbitrator’s decision giving control of The Ballpark at Jackson to the city, while opening the door for a new lease with the team transitioning to MLB Partner League status. (more…)
City takes control of The Ballpark at Jackson after arbitration win
Jackson (TN) now has full control of The Ballpark at Jackson after an arbitrator ruled in the city’s favor, saying that the lease with the Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) was invalid after the team lost affiliated status. (more…)
Goldeyes to play in Jackson following agreement with city
With Jackson officials continuing to say a lease with the Jackson Generals is invalid, the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) came to a new agreement with the city to play at The Ballpark at Jackson as the U.S./Canada border continues to be closed. (more…)
Generals announce new league, other ballpark plans–but city has not signed off
In addition to hosting the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) this season, the Jackson Generals announced a lineup of other events this year and a launch of a new Southern League in 2022–but the city warns the owners are in violation of their ballpark lease. (more…)
Goldeyes to begin 2021 season in Jackson
Facing the same border issues plaguing a variety of pro and summer-collegiate teams, the Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) will begin the 2021 season playing out of The Ballpark at Jackson, former home to Southern League baseball. (more…)
MiLB teams face lease issues with MLB reorg
Many MiLB teams are facing lease issues after the takeover of the sport by Major League Baseball, with many ballpark agreements specifying terms applying to franchises part of the National Association. (more…)
Southern League cancels 2020 All-Star Game
We know these announcements are really formalities by this point, but the Southern League officially canceled its 2020 All-Star Game, originally scheduled for June 22-23 at The Ballpark of Jackson, home of the Jackson Generals. (more…)
Generals Strike Deal for The Ballpark at Jackson Concerts
The Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League) are lining up future concerts at The Ballpark at Jackson, striking an agreement with Grand Slam Presents that calls for 13 shows over the next five years. The agreement begins in 2020. (more…)
Jackson Generals to Host 2020 Southern League All-Star Game
The Jackson Generals will host the 2020 Southern League All-Star Game at The Ballpark at Jackson, with the annual game and related events set for next June. (more…)