SPORTS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES

[Nash_12South]

It will be “interesting” to see how this will plays out. How will access to all the businesses, hotels, housing within the island being created work during this weekend?  I’m sure it’s doable but……

[markhollin]

Vanderbilt FirstBank Football Stadium renovation update.

Looking north from Jess Neely Drive, 1/4 block east of Natchez Trace:

[markhollin]

The Music City Grand Prix and all associated races seems to have been another big hit in person and on international television over the weekend.

More behind the NashvillePost paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/auto_racing/slideshow-kyle-kirkwood-wins-music-city-grand-prix/article_783e3d7e-351d-11ee-8a0f-03c6de2ae2c0.html

And at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2023/08/07/photos-2023-music-city-grand-prix-races-through-lo.html


And at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/picture-gallery/sports/2023/08/06/indycar-takes-over-nashville-2023-music-city-grand-prix/8328745001/

[nashvylle]

I did notice these stands on TV. Why the small crowd? 

 

[Sean blackdog]

18 minutes ago, nashvylle said:

I did notice these stands on TV. Why the small crowd? 

 

I think too hot outside. 

[Bos2Nash]

46 minutes ago, nashvylle said:

I did notice these stands on TV. Why the small crowd? 

 

Looking at these cars, this was the Indy NXT Series (one level down from NTT IndyCar) race, which ran before the actual Grand Prix. 

These grandstands were full and the spectators were moving around the entire full race. 

 

[MidTenn1]

(3) Front Office Sports on Twitter: "Commissioner Cathy Engelbert reiterated her focus on WNBA expansion on Sunday. "We need more than 12 teams.” Cities under consideration include: • The Bay Area • Nashville • Toronto • Austin • Denver • Charlotte • Philadelphia • Portland" / X

Looks more likely. Time to fix up the Municiple Auditorium.

[markhollin]

Vanderbilt Univ.  Basketball Operations Facility (4 stories) update: steel superstructure up to 4th level.

Looking east from Natchez Trace, at 26th Ave. South:
 

Looking NE from intersection of Natchez Trace and Jess Neely Dr:

[markhollin]

Vandy FirstBank Stadium update.

Looking north from intersection of Jess Neely Blvd. and Natchez Trace:

[markhollin]

Vandy Basketball Operations Facility update: topped-out; roof installation underway.

Looking east from Natchez Trace, at 26th Ave. South:

[markhollin]

Vandy FirstBank Stadium update.

[markhollin]

69,507 filled Nissan Stadium for the University of Tennessee season opener. The number broke the record for the largest crowd for a sporting event in the stadium’s history, bypassing the 2021 Music City Bowl’s crowd, which brought 69,489 fans.

[markhollin]

Clarksville's new F&M Bank Arena will host the Gold Star Showcase, a Nashville Predator' intrasquad scrimmage benefiting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.

A portion of all ticket sales from the game will be donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers families of fallen Special Operations Personnel and service members awarded the Medal of Honor.

The military-themed contest will recognize the facility's proximity to Fort Campbell and incorporate members of the military in the team's game presentation.

Tickets for the Gold Star Showcase are on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/hockey/predators-will-play-scrimmage-in-clarksville-arena/article_454809aa-4c05-11ee-a594-3fae3f53256b.html

[markhollin]

The Picklr, the United States' premiere indoor Pickleball facility, headquartered in Utah, announces a major expansion that includes eighty new facilities and thirteen new franchisees, five of which will be in Nashville.  Exact locations have not been revealed. 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-picklr-announces-major-expansion-301920884.html?utm_term=nashtoday&utm_campaign=daily-newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=nashtoday&utm_content=nashtoday

The Picklr, the United States' premiere indoor Pickleball facility, headquartered in Utah, announces a major expansion that includes eighty new facilities and thirteen new franchisees, five of which will be in Nashville.  Exact locations have not been revealed. 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-picklr-announces-major-expansion-301920884.html?utm_term=nashtoday&utm_campaign=daily-newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=nashtoday&utm_content=nashtoday

 

[markhollin]

Murfreesboro City Council and Mayor are considering a AA Baseball Park. of unknown size (probably 5,000-8,000 capacity) in downtown. 

City officials have not discussed financial agreements or final location other than in the historic Bottoms area that includes Cannonsburgh Village, an historic parks and recreation property off Front and Broad streets near Murfreesboro City Hall. The older, preserved buildings at the village, including a small church, came from various locations within Rutherford County. The city relocated the buildings that dated back to the 1800s and early 1900s during the nation's Bicentennial anniversary celebration in 1976.

Mayor McFarland said the rumors circulating about the village include incorrect information. "I would not be supportive of demolishing Cannonsburgh, but I do think it would be productive to talk about the current use and if it could be relocated (just like it was relocated in 1976) to an area that makes more sense for people to use the facilities inside existing parks and recreation property," McFarland said.

Mayor Shane McFarland and the Murfreesboro City Council are scheduled to discuss the proposal during a Sept. 14 meeting held at the Murfreesboro Airport.

More behind The Tennessean paywall here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2023/09/07/minor-league-ball-park-proposed-for-downtown-murfreesboro/70786331007/

 

And at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2023/09/11/murfreesboro-to-consider-baseball-stadium-proposal.html

[markhollin]

Discussion with preservationists and majority partner of proposed minor league baseball team about the potential minor league park in downtown Murfreesboro at the site of Cannonsburgh Village:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2023/09/13/minor-league-baseball-park-developer-wants-cannonsburgh-village-saved-murfreesboro-tennessee/70834042007/

[markhollin]

Vandy Basketball Operation Facility (4 stories) update: topped-out; part of the large new FirtBank Football Stadium scoreboard rising as well. 

Looking east from intersection of Natchez Trace and Jess Neely Drive:

Looking east from Natchez Trace, 1/3 block south of West End Ave:

[markhollin]

Vanderbilt FirstBank Football Stadium renovation update: superstrucre for curving north end zone seats starting to form.

Looking north from Jess Neely Drive, 1/4 block east of Natchez Trace:

Looking SE from Natchez Trace, 1/3 block south of West End Ave:

[Sean blackdog]

Today this evening from….. 

https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2023/09/21/memphis-grizzlies-nashville-nba-evan-turner-jj-redick-podcast-tennessee-franchise/70921648007/
 

Nashville Grizzlies???

[BnaBreaker]

1 hour ago, Sean blackdog said:

Today this evening from….. 

https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2023/09/21/memphis-grizzlies-nashville-nba-evan-turner-jj-redick-podcast-tennessee-franchise/70921648007/
 

Nashville Grizzlies???

No news here.  It's just one random former NBA player on a podcast answering the question 'where would you put a new NBA team.'

[smeagolsfree]

It made enough noise to make the national wires!

[The Guardian of Memphis]

 

13 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

No news here.  It's just one random former NBA player on a podcast answering the question 'where would you put a new NBA team.'

That’s right. Click and ear bait. LOL. The Grizz belong in Memphis. Stop fueling the divide between the cities, not pointing the finger at anyone here. Be grateful for what’s going on in Nashville, but not at the  expense of Memphis (as it has always been). Besides, Ja doesn’t fit Nashville. Just a joke. LOL. Grit and grind doesn’t either. 

[MLBrumby]

I have a niece who moved to Memphis last year from Atlanta. She absolutely loves the Grizz, and the city does too! From what I've seen/heard the city loves their team. Memphis needs them! 

[nashvylle]

It'd be great for Nashville to have the Grizzlies, but not at the expense of them leaving Memphis. I would like for the Preds to play some preseason games at Fedex Forum and the Grizzlies to play some preseason games at Bridgestone, however. I believe both teams would benefit from getting more exposure. 

[PillowTalk4]

I see no reason to move the Grizzlies out of Memphis.  I'd rather Nashville be part of an NBA expansion than to move the Grizzlies from Memphis.  I'd rather Nashville have a team along with Memphis because I think it would be good for the state and it would be a great intrastate rivalry.

Don't move the Grizzlies to Nashville.  Move the LA Clippers to Nashville...