Efforts to redevelop or repurpose Greer Stadium continue, with tennis courts being one of the latest proposals. (more…)
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Former Nashville Jewel in Disrepair
Herschel Greer Stadium, the former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) has seen All-Star games, major league exhibition games, perfect games, and no-hitters, but it wasn’t enough to keep the 38-year-old ballpark open. (more…)
Sounds to Name Umpires Room After Meriwether
The umpires dressing room at First Tennessee Park will have a new name, as the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are set to name the space after Chuck Meriwether. (more…)
Nuse New Nashville Sounds General Manager
We have an addition to the front office of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): Adam Nuse is the team’s new General Manager, according to team owner Frank Ward. (more…)
Personnel News: Garry Arthur Retires
After a successful tenure at the helm for the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), COO and general manager Garry Arthur is retiring. Last year Arthur oversaw a strong inaugural season at First Tennessee Park, a ballpark that opened to much acclaim. (more…)
Ballpark Village Pitched for First Tennessee Park
A ballpark village encompassing some 400 apartments and 25,000 square feet of retail is being pitched for open space next to First Tennessee Park, home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Mini Golf Coming to First Tennessee Park
Fans of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) can expect a new amenity this summer, when a mini golf course will be added to First Tennessee Park. In partnership with Strategic Hospitality and Oz Arts Nashville, the Sounds will unveil The Country Club at the Band Box, a mini golf course that is inspired by local art. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MiLB History Nights
Around Minor League Baseball this season, many teams will honor their history through throwback or turn back the clock nights. This has been a trend for years—in fact, we did a roundup of similar promotions in 2015—but 2016 will be a particularly busy year. This edition of Promotions Watch looks at the most notable throwback […]
Best of 2015: #3, First Tennessee Park Opening
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #3: The opening of First Tennessee Park, home of the Nashville Sounds. (more…)
Help us choose the New Ballpark of the Year!
Help Ballpark Digest editors choose the Best New Ballpark of 2015 with your vote! Each year Ballpark Digest honors the best in baseball with its annual awards, and we’re introducing fan participation in 2015. So vote! (more…)
Baseball Across America: Nashville
Editor’s Note: Mark Cryan, former MiLB general manager and Ballpark Digest contributing editor, is embarking on an epic ballpark tour this summer, and he’ll be filing regular dispatches from the road. Day Three: a trip to Nashville’s First Tennessee Park. (more…)
Everything’s new in Nashville after ballpark opening
One issue when a team opens a new ballpark: how fans will react to a totally different operations mode. Judging from the reaction of Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) fans, First Tennessee Park is already a huge success. (more…)
Best. Month. Ever.
For those of you keeping score at home, we have some news to report: Ballpark Digest had its best month ever in April, with 1.54 million page views and 129,000 individual visitors. Only one thing to say: Thank you. (more…)