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…)
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Smokies nab 2020 Field of the Year honors
The Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) are recipients of the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) 2020 Field of the Year honors in the professional sports category. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for August 11, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss a new Knoxville ballpark for the Tennessee Smokies, the current state of college football, and Red Barber’s use of the term pea patch on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (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…)
Impact of Potential New Knoxville Ballpark: Beyond the Fences
Knoxville officials and the owners of the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) are discussing a new downtown ballpark — and potentially restoring a historic creek in the process. (more…)
New Downtown Knoxville Ballpark for Smokies Discussed
The prospect of a downtown Knoxville ballpark for the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) could gain traction, as city officials are interested in exploring the idea. (more…)
Smokies Giving Opening Night Tickets to Those Affected by Government Shutdown
Those affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown will receive free tickets to Opening Night from the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), the club announced Friday. Opening Night for the Smokies is scheduled for April 4, when they host the Mississippi Braves. (more…)
Cubs Extend Four Affiliations Through 2022
The Chicago Cubs have renewed four affiliations through 2022, including the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League), and the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Smokies Stadium to Host Appalachian League Game
A Rookie-level Appalachian League game will be played at the Tennessee Smokies’ (Class AA; Southern League) Smokies Stadium on August 4, when the Greeneville Reds face the Johnson City Cardinals. (more…)
2017 Broadcaster of the Year: Howard Kellman and Mick Gillispie
Baseball is shaped and advanced by its innovations, from new ballparks to names to uniforms to theme nights, spotlighted by Ballpark Digest throughout the year and honored now, as we begin our 2017 awards. (more…)
Smokies Set Smokies Stadium Attendance Record
There was a new attendance record set over the weekend, as the Tennnessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) attracted over 8,000 fans to Saturday’s game. (more…)
Tennessee Smokies Honored by STMA
The Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) are being honored for their upkeep of the playing surface at Smokies Stadium. The Sports Turf Managers Association (SMTA) has given the Smokies and head grounds keeper Anthony DeFeo its annual Field of the Year award. (more…)
2016 Executive of the Year: Chris Allen
Any season in which a team posts a new attendance record is generally a good one. While that was the case for many teams in 2016, the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) continued to further their success under team president and COO Chris Allen. (more…)