After encountering opposition to the plan, a group has withdrawn its proposal to redevelop the site of Greer Stadium, former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
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Editor’s Choice Award: National Eclipse Games
On August 21, many teams around baseball staged games and viewing parties to observe the National Eclipse. By seizing the opportunity to host a game in honor of this rare event, these teams created a memorable day in baseball that is being recognized by Ballpark Digest. (more…)
Don’t Forget: Eclipse at the Ballpark is Today
Just a reminder: today’s solar eclipse is set for this afternoon, and a slew of Minor League Baseball teams are holding games and open houses to celebrate the celestial event. (more…)
Total Eclipse: Ballparks Prepare to Blackout
It’s time to bring out those viewing glasses and gather the family because for the first time since 1918, a total solar eclipse will turn the skies dark for a few minutes on August 21. Professional baseball teams across the country are jumping on this trend and preparing for their ballpark blackouts with unique events […]
Audit: Final First Tennessee Park Cost Was $91M
An audit totals the cost of First Tennessee Park, home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), at $91 million — a cost that includes infrastructure costs and spending to removed contaminated soil from the ballpark site. (more…)
Sounds to Host Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
On Monday, August 21, the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will help to host a total solar eclipse viewing party at First Tennessee Park. The event will be hosted in conjunction with Nashville mayor Megan Barry, Metro Government, the Metro Sports Authority, and the Adventure Science Center. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Collaborative Promotions
Across Minor League Baseball this season, one of the most apparent trends is that of collaborative promotions. An effort between two teams, collaborative promotions have yielded some of the more original ideas of the 2017 season, something that will be highlighted in this edition of Promotions Watch. (more…)
Group Selected to Redevelop Greer Stadium Site
Cloud Hill Partnership, a group that includes music producer T Bone Burnett, has been selected to redevelop the site of Greer Stadium. Its proposal beat out those from four other groups who were seeking to redevelop the former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Greer Stadium Redevelopment Process Continues
Discussions relating to the future redevelopment of the Greer Stadium site continue, but the process is drawing criticism from some groups and officials. (more…)
Kings of Leon to Play First Tennessee Park
First Tennessee Park, opening in 2015, was always envisioned as a concert venue in a music-hungry city, and we’re finally seeing the first live performance at the home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): the Kings of Leon. (more…)
Sounds, Express Schedule Battle for the Boot in 2017
This just made a routine two-game series infinitely more interesting, as the Nashville Sounds and the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced the #BattleForTheBoot competition to settle musical differences between the cities. (more…)
Nashville Sounds Unveil Friday Uniforms
The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have rolled out new red uniforms that will be worn during every Friday home game this season. The uniforms will be on display for a total of 10 games at First Tennessee Park in 2017. (more…)
RFQ Issued for Greer Stadium Site
Redevelopment of Greer Stadium, former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), could soon take shape. Earlier this week, Nashville Metro Government issued a request for quotation (RFQ) that allows developers to submit their proposals for the site’s future. (more…)