A group seeking to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to Nashville has released ballpark renderings, the latest step in an effort that has plenty of ground to cover. (more…)
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Nashville Stars Name Unveiled, Despite Lack of MLB Expansion Plans
Despite the lack of current Major League Baseball expansion plans, a group that wants to bring a club to Nashville is branding its potential team as the Nashville Stars. (more…)
Nashville MLB Meeting Postponed
A planned meeting between Nashville MLB backers and Major League Baseball was postponed, with the Nashville group citing the league’s stance on potential expansion as a factor. (more…)
Nashville Mayor: No Public Funds for Potential MLB Ballpark
With an effort to land a Major League Baseball franchise taking shape, Nashville mayor David Briley is emphasizing that a new ballpark would have to be privately financed. (more…)
Nashville MLB Group to Meet With League Next Week
As part of its ongoing effort, a group exploring the idea of bringing a Major League Baseball franchise to Nashville will meet with league officials next week. (more…)
La Russa: MLB Could Succeed in Nashville
Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa believes Major League Baseball would succeed in Nashville, and is part of an effort to bring MLB to the city. (more…)
John Loar Leading Nashville MLB Effort
Businessman John Loar is leading an effort to bring Major League Baseball to Nashville, a city that could factor into future expansion discussions. (more…)
Manfred Discusses MLB Expansion; Is Nashville a Contender?
When discussing potential Major League Baseball expansion on Tuesday, commissioner Rob Manfred noted several possible markets, including Nashville. (more…)
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…)
Tennis Courts Could Claim Greer Stadium Site
Efforts to redevelop or repurpose Greer Stadium continue, with tennis courts being one of the latest proposals. (more…)
It’s time for the Winter Meetings!
Yes, it’s that time of year, when the baseball universe gathers for the annual Baseball Winter Meetings and Trade Show. And we’ll be in Nashville for the festivities. (more…)
First Tennessee Park / Nashville Sounds
It is the perfect ballpark for Nashville, a city where the modern prevails — but always with a nod to the past. First Tennessee Park, the new home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), is a triumphant return of pro baseball to Sulphur Dell. (more…)
History could be uncovered at new Sounds ballpark site
Early work on a new Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark at Sulphur Dell could yield some insights into the city’s history, as archeologists work alongside construction crews. Sulphur Dell, a spring located near the Cumberland River near downtown, was one of the earliest settled areas in Nashville, so there’s the chance work […]