There is personnel news to report from the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), who have announced a series of promotions and new hires. (more…)
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Personnel News: Smokies Promote Tim Volk
There is some personnel news to report, as the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) are promoting Tim Volk to a general manager position. His official title will be general manager-business operations. (more…)
Randy Boyd: No Ballpark on Knoxville Property
Though chatter concerning the Tennessee Smokies ‘ (Class AA; Southern League) potential return to Knoxville had mounted in recent weeks, owner Randy Boyd says it is not in the cards. (more…)
Smokies, Knoxville Had Ballpark Discussions
Though a development is years away, the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) and the City of Knoxville have discussed a new ballpark, according to recently uncovered emails. (more…)
Chris Allen Honored by Southern League
The Southern League has honored Tennessee Smokies president and COO Chris Allen, naming him the league’s Outstanding Employee of the Year for 2016. This marks the first time that time that Allen has received the award. (more…)
No Imminent Plans for New Smokies Ballpark
In the aftermath of a land acquisition in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) owner Randy Boyd says that no new ballpark talks are on the table. (more…)
Tennessee Smokies Set Attendance Record
On Monday, the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) set a franchise record for total attendance in a single season. That record was broken when the 283,039th fan entered the ballpark, surpassing the previous high of 283,038 that was set in 2014. (more…)
Smokies Set New Attendance Record
Some attendance news from the weekend, as the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) welcomed a record-breaking 7,902 fans to Smokies Stadium on Saturday. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Social Media Nights
The growing influence of social media is simply too much for Minor League Baseball teams to ignore, leading to the increasing prominence of social media nights. (more…)
Boyd Sports, Smokies to manage Johnson City Cardinals
A change at Howard Johnson Field in 2016, as the City of Johnson City unanimously approved a 10-year lease for Boyd Sports, owner of the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), to assume the management contract of the Johnson City Cardinals (rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
Allen new Tennessee Smokies president
Here’s your daily update on the staff of the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League): congrats to Chris Allen, the team’s new president/chief operating office. (more…)
Boler new Tennessee Smokies VP
Another staff promotion at the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), as the team elevates Jeremy Boler to vice president. (more…)
Smokies announce 2016 staff appointments
We have information on additions to the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) front office for the 2016 season. (more…)