Season ticket holders may enter through the season ticket gate 30 minutes before the main gates open. All these commitments were made before the projected costs soared this year. [1] Another porch, Calhoun's at the Yard completed in 2014, is located in left field. CARD POLICY: The Smokies announced that Smokies Stadium will be a cashless venue beginning in 2023. Cupholders in front of you are a plus so you dont have to put your drink on the ground. Strollers may not block rows, aisles, or stairways. MORE:Knoxvillians weigh in on proposed baseball stadium | Featured letters. CASHLESS: Smokies Stadium is a cashless venue. Smokies Stadium offers box suites that include fully-furnished rooms, indoor and outdoor seating and a buffet. Children must be between the ages of 4-12. All singers at Smokies Stadium must have the words memorized without the need of a phone or sheet of paper. With an unpredictable construction market, Boyd pledged in August to loan up to $20 million to cover the difference between an early $80.1 million estimate and whatever the guaranteed maximum price ended up being. As material costs soar, developers will scale back the project, still planned to wrap up by the 2025 season. Instagram@knoxscruff. The Asheville Tourists, Hickory Crawdads, Charlotte Knights, Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and many more await. Knox County Finance Director Chris Caldwell previously told Knox News he expects roughly $2.5 million in investment earnings on the bonds and state grant, bringing local government's commitment to $67.5 million. One worthwhile road trip agenda would be to start in Nashville with the Sounds and then visit the Chattanooga Lookouts before traveling to see the Smokies. Smokies Stadium exists in that nebulous zone between "new" and "classic," devoid of an eye-popping "wow" factor but kept in great shape (and steadily improved upon) over the course of its life. Homer the Hound may be smarter than your average bear, but he isn't a bear. Call the Smokies Groups Department at (865) 286-2300 to book today. On the other side of the facility, the Bush's Best Ballpark Caf offers an array of customizable items featuring Bush's Beans (the company's headquarters are in nearby Chestnut Hill). It goes without saying that a touristy region is going to have plenty of places to stay. An eligible fan is a fan that meets advertised age limits or other requirements. Guests will not be allowed to empty and collapse a non-approved bag into a clear bag. Sandberg's Alley is one of many examples of Cubs-themed decor in and around the park. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. This first base-side area was where fans lined up for Ryne Sandberg's autograph when he managed the Smokies in 2009. KIDS RUN THE BASES: Kids Run the Bases presented by Shoneys takes place after Tuesday home games. DONATIONS: The Smokies receive hundreds of requests each year for charitable organization events. To purchase wheelchair seating, please call the ticket office at (865) 286-2300. Inside the park there is an abundance of wildlife, waterfalls and, of course, mountains. Party porches bookend the suites. DIETARY NEEDS: Click here for the special dietary options available at Smokies Stadium. Smokies Stadium opened in 2000, and was last renovated in 2015. The remainder will be covered using a $13.5 million state grant and private money from Tennessee Smokies owner Randy Boyd. HOTEL: Smokies Stadium is conveniently located next to the Hampton Inn & Suites. The nine-story condo building previously was priced at $45 million. The outfield section of the concourse, once dominated by berm seating, now includes a pair of group areas: Yee-Haw at the Yard (in left field) and the Pioneer Porch (in right). We donate tickets or merchandise to as many of these organizations as possible. One of Knoxville's most famous attractions is coming back to the Old City in the spring of 2025. Theres truly not a bad seat in the house, with those behind the infield being in green stadium seating and bleachers the further out you go down either baseline. FIREWORKS: The Summer Fireworks Series takes place on most Saturdays and some Fridays. What happens to the baseball stadium in Kodak if the Tennessee Smokies leave? We want all of our fans to have extreme fun at our games! While there isnt a bad seat in the house, the view from the top of the Stadium is certainly the best. Since Randy Boyd, owner of the Double-A Tennessee Smokies baseball team, began talking publicly about the project more than a year ago, the target goal for completion of the stadium project has . Party porches bookend the suites. NURSING: A perfect space for mothers who need a private area to pump or breastfeed, the First Aid room is private and air conditioned. In the right field corner of the ballpark is "Homer's Playland", named after the Smokies' newest mascot, Homer the Hound. Dirt could begin moving as early as next week before developers get a guaranteed maximum price for the project. With a variety of facility options, a full-service in-house catering team, easy parking access, and. CHILDREN: Children ages two and under may be admitted to Smokies games without a ticket but need to sit in the lap of an accompany adult. During the game, make sure to be in your seat for the Smokies' between-inning Chicken Run. Knoxville and Knox County have pledged to pay up to $65million, and the state has kicked in $13.5 million. The field has relatively small dimensions for a Double-A park, with centerfield being just 400 feet from home plate. The Official Site of the Tennessee Smokies. The board also got anupdated look at outward-facing retail and restaurant space that would be built into the stadium but only accessible from the street. Suite dimensions are 20' deep by 13' wide. Welcome to Smokies Stadium, surrounded by natural beauty and gaudy tourist meccas in equal measure. While Smokies Stadium is right off the interstate, busy gamedays are often a headache to navigate. Of course, the cheaper and likely more memorable option is to go camping. Single-A: Myrtle Beach PelicansHigh-A: South Bend CubsDouble-A: Tennessee SmokiesTriple-A: Iowa Cubs. With Sevierville and other tourist attractions nearby, its easily one of the better investments any baseball fan could make. Parking is only $5 and the employees keep up the Americas Friendliest Ballpark theme as well. He is, as his name implies, the Smokies' top dog. A giant chicken crosses the outfield, pursued by a horde of screaming children who, despite their best efforts, are never able to catch up. It goes without saying that a touristy region is going to have plenty of places to stay. unpredictability in material and labor costs, Five storylines to watch, from stadium land grabs to rising rent, Planes grounded at Island Home; Gay Street bar returning, We rate downtown Knoxville's logos, from bars to fine dining, Tennessee Smokies were supposed to begin playing in the new stadium in 2024, preparing the site with water and sewer lines. Or need a fun place to host a birthday party? In a statement . The parks outfield backdrops on a hill with well-kept trees, and to the South of the stadium is its namesake the Smoky Mountains. The stadium sells alcohol, both beer and liquor with a few stands throughout the stadium for different drinks that are themed towards Sevier Countys Moonshine production, as well as Ole Smoky Moonshine Company. Official Facebook of the Tennessee Smokies, Class AA Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. If you're visiting Smokies Stadium, both options are readily available. Please make sure to include your full name and a video of you singing the National Anthem. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have hundreds of options between them, many of them oversized tourist-centric establishments located on heavily-traveled roads. CONCESSIONS: A wide variety of food and beverages are located throughout the ballpark. Smokies Stadium, which replaced Knoxville's Bill Meyer Stadium, opened in 2000. The stretch from the off-ramp to the parking area is often backed up because there are only a few entrance points. If the stadium is not built, the state does not provide a $13.5 million grant, Massey said. Great for your next meeting, luncheon, banquet, or party. It sits among the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee and is a popular visit for all baseball lovers in the area. Durham Bulls changed downtown. The Boomstick -- a footlong Swaggerty-brand sausage topped with beer cheese, peppers and onions -- can be obtained there, as well as the sweet and savory concoction that is a Krispy Kreme Slider. The full stadium and covered concourse space is available for rental for business functions and picnics, conferences, seminars, job fairs, and much more. Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve increased short-term interest rates, meaning the Sports Authority will pay more on the $65 million in bonds issued by city and county government. The facility would also host Knoxville's nascent soccer team, concerts and other public events. Pick a restaurant cuisine or theme and you'll probably find it. Welcome to Smokies Stadium, surrounded by natural beauty and gaudy tourist meccas in equal measure. The original TIF district only went as far west of the stadium site as James White Parkway and Hall of Fame Drive. YEE-HAW AT THE YARD: Yee-Haw at the Yard is one of the most enjoyable areas to catch a Smokies game. The project to bring a new Tennessee Smokies baseball stadium to the Old City in Knoxville took two big steps forward this week. I-40 East: Exit off of exit 407, take a left off of the exit. Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses over 800 square miles in Tennessee and North Carolina, and one of its main entrances is in Gatlinburg. Tour Durham Bulls Athletic Park in North Carolina as Randy Boyd's Tennessee Smokies plan a similar stadium in downtown Knoxville, set to open in 2025. The Chicago Cubs Double-A affiliate Tennessee Smokies will play at Smokies Stadium through at least the next four seasons, until 2025. Ryan Wilusz is a downtown growth and development reporter. And lest we forget: The Smokies operate in the heart of Dolly Parton country. That same year, the team's geographical signifier was switched from Knoxville to Tennessee. An abundance of ballpark staples can be obtained at the large Prospects Corner stand, but true gourmands will want to seek out a small standalone cart set up on the concourse behind home plate. That means these commercial spaces would be available to the public year-round, not just on game days. That includes state sales tax at a 5.5% rate and all local sales taxes. This amount was to keep from expanding the sales tax district, as previously reported by Knox News.
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