The price tag for a new Tennessee Smokies ballpark is now at $114 million, but with overages anticipated from the start, team owner Randy Boyd will cover the increased costs. (more…)
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New Knoxville ballpark receives final city approval
It’s a done deal: the Tennessee Smokies (Double-A South) will be playing at a new Knoxville ballpark in 2024 after final approval from the Knoxville City Council. (more…)
New Knoxville ballpark bonding receives initial approvals
A new Knoxville ballpark for the Tennessee Smokies (Double-A South) took another step forward in the regulatory process, with the Knoxville Knox County Sports Authority approving $65 million in bonding. (more…)
First approval for new Knoxville ballpark
The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan for a new Tennessee Smokies (Double-A South) home, in the first step toward a ballpark-driving development in the city’s Old Town. (more…)
Knoxville ballpark funding, oversight moves forward
A new Knoxville ballpark for the Tennessee Smokies (Double-A South) is moving forward, with funding included in a state budget proposal and the appointment of a city Sports Authority. (more…)
Pro soccer could be part of Knoxville ballpark future
Pro soccer could be part of the schedule at a new downtown Knoxville ballpark, as local investors want to place a USL League Two team there in anticipation of a League One shift. (more…)
Work could begin next fall on new downtown Knoxville ballpark
If all goes well, Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) owner Randy Boyd says construction of a new downtown Knoxville ballpark could begin next fall. (more…)
Future ballpark projects: Still waters run deep
Regular readers know we run a list of upcoming ballpark projects on the right-hand column of every Ballpark Digest page. This list includes projects on the MiLB, MLB, indy, summer-collegiate, spring-training and college-baseball fronts, and covers both new ballparks and renovations. Right now the list is a little wonky–and here’s why. (more…)
Boyd unveils vision for new Knoxville ballpark
Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) owner Randy Boyd is going public with his plan for a $142-million mixed-use development in Knoxville’s Old City area, anchored by a new ballpark for his team. (more…)