Lindsey Nelson Stadium,

[taylorvol]

A contractor finishing before the deadline? Unheard of

Yeah but that already missed the deadline and basically got a one year extension. Hopefully there are financial penalties with missing the Feb 2026 deadline.

 

[cardvolfan]

Hey! I started my 2nd round of chemo today. The doctors were very pleased, as was I, with how the first round went. All of my side effects, which includes neuropathy and an extreme cold sensitivity were very mild for me. A couple nights I had severe stomach cramps but having 12 out of 14 pretty good days was nice. Side effects more pronounced today but hopefully it'll level off.
I even have my own page now. I can in "Cancerbook".

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Sounds like that’s pretty good news! Praying for you and your family. Love your attitude! Inspiring!

 

[taylorvol]

@Ned Land How are things going?

 

[WaywardVol]

There’s no question the upgrades are an improvement. Just speaking candidly to the problems compared to some of the better parks I’ve seen. One, the dimensions are really small. A good bit of the seating behind home plate is absurdly cramped. The first base side of the stadium is crammed up against fraternity houses. I mean insanely crammed. The 3rd base side is up against the practice facility. You can’t even walk around the perimeter of the stadium once inside. The outfield is pinched by a road and a hideous rail yard. All of these things limit access, concessions and rest rooms.

 

[chuckiepoo]

There’s no question the upgrades are an improvement. Just speaking candidly to the problems compared to some of the better parks I’ve seen. One, the dimensions are really small. A good bit of the seating behind home plate is absurdly cramped. The first base side of the stadium is crammed up against fraternity houses. I mean insanely crammed. The 3rd base side is up against the practice facility. You can’t even walk around the perimeter of the stadium once inside. The outfield is pinched by a road and a hideous rail yard. All of these things limit access, concessions and rest rooms.

 

[Vtonerider]

There’s no question the upgrades are an improvement. Just speaking candidly to the problems compared to some of the better parks I’ve seen. One, the dimensions are really small. A good bit of the seating behind home plate is absurdly cramped. The first base side of the stadium is crammed up against fraternity houses. I mean insanely crammed. The 3rd base side is up against the practice facility. You can’t even walk around the perimeter of the stadium once inside. The outfield is pinched by a road and a hideous rail yard. All of these things limit access, concessions and rest rooms.

One thing that is overlooked is that the footprint of the stadium property hasn't/can't change. So you sacrifice dimension for seating.

 

[WaywardVol]

One thing that is overlooked is that the footprint of the stadium property hasn't/can't change. So you sacrifice dimension for seating.

But the overall footprint isn’t the same. The foul territory, which is technically part of the playing surface got significantly reduced in the remodel. Still don’t have a proper dugout and it’s so close to home plate it resulted in a player getting severely injured, if not almost getting killed.
I’ll still be there. I’ve only missed a handful of games on the last three years. Just pointing out these issues. Keep in mind, part of the delays are due to encountering unknown utilities around the stadium. Sounds like they failed to do due diligence. Original plans called for a practice facility and even a residence hall.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I’ll still be there. I’ve only missed a handful of games on the last three years. Just pointing out these issues. Keep in mind, part of the delays are due to encountering unknown utilities around the stadium. Sounds like they failed to do due diligence. Original plans called for a practice facility and even a residence hall.

I don’t think that is correct. It was originally reported the blueprints they had of the utilities from the city planner were flat out wrong and the utilities were not in the places they said they were. Kind of hard to do more due diligence then that and until you start breaking ground, the only information you have is what is in the planning documents. Not much else you can do.

 

[yankee vol]

But the overall footprint isn’t the same. The foul territory, which is technically part of the playing surface got significantly reduced in the remodel. Still don’t have a proper dugout and it’s so close to home plate it resulted in a player getting severely injured, if not almost getting killed.
I’ll still be there. I’ve only missed a handful of games on the last three years. Just pointing out these issues. Keep in mind, part of the delays are due to encountering unknown utilities around the stadium. Sounds like they failed to do due diligence. Original plans called for a practice facility and even a residence hall.

Where have you been for the last 25 years? We need to appreciate what we have with the upgrades going on.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Where have you been for the last 25 years? We need to appreciate what we have with the upgrades going on.

Deep delurk! Welcome back!

 

[WaywardVol]

Where have you been for the last 25 years? We need to appreciate what we have with the upgrades going on.

Dont get me wrong, I’ll be there. I don’t know how much I’ve spent in beer the last few years, but I think it affords me some constructive criticism. Afterall, this is it. Not much else can happen going forward. The fact is, most of the upgrades will be off limits to the common fan. My apologies if I don’t drink the koolaid and say, “thank you!”

 

[Pawleysvol]

But the overall footprint isn’t the same. The foul territory, which is technically part of the playing surface got significantly reduced in the remodel. Still don’t have a proper dugout and it’s so close to home plate it resulted in a player getting severely injured, if not almost getting killed.
I’ll still be there. I’ve only missed a handful of games on the last three years. Just pointing out these issues. Keep in mind, part of the delays are due to encountering unknown utilities around the stadium. Sounds like they failed to do due diligence. Original plans called for a practice facility and even a residence hall.

None of the blueprints they had access to had utilities in the area where they were digging. There are utilities behind the right field wall which why they can’t do anything there. They tried to come up with a plan to work around it but nothing would work. The stadium is going to look great when it’s done. Logistically, crowd flow will be better as well. In terms of field dimensions, I’ve never liked that are dimensions are so small. I wish they would move the fences 10 ft back, but that’s just me.

 

[Pawleysvol]

Dont get me wrong, I’ll be there. I don’t know how much I’ve spent in beer the last few years, but I think it affords me some constructive criticism. Afterall, this is it. Not much else can happen going forward. The fact is, most of the upgrades will be off limits to the common fan. My apologies if I don’t drink the koolaid and say, “thank you!”

You weren’t getting a perfect stadium with the remodel. Honestly the best option would have to tear the whole thing down and start over, but that’s wasn’t feasible.

 

[AllVolinGA]

Some folks would complain if you gave them a pie. Why? Because that's how they roll.

 

[WaywardVol]

Some folks would complain if you gave them a pie. Why? Because that's how they roll.

Do you pay for baseball season tickets? Some of us have watched some pretty bad baseball in a subpar stadium for a long time. Glad for the improvements, but have to be honest about the end product.

Have you seen pricing? I have quality seats that have gone up a significant amount, and still no access to any real amenities. I have better access to amenities with general admission seats at Smokies Stadium. Granted, I’m indifferent to whether the Smokies win. When you attend 25+ games, plus buy regional and supers tickets, these are things that come to mind.

And minor league ball does all kind of fun promotions. Despite success, the UT midweek games are still sparsely attended. Do you think they’d draw better with half price beer? I do.

 

[AllVolinGA]

Do you pay for baseball season tickets? Some of us have watched some pretty bad baseball in a subpar stadium for a long time. Glad for the improvements, but have to be honest about the end product.

Have you seen pricing? I have quality seats that have gone up a significant amount, and still no access to any real amenities. I have better access to amenities with general admission seats at Smokies Stadium. Granted, I’m indifferent to whether the Smokies win. When you attend 25+ games, plus buy regional and supers tickets, these are things that come to mind.

And minor league ball does all kind of fun promotions. Despite success, the UT midweek games are still sparsely attended. Do you think they’d draw better with half price beer? I do.

So you took that as directed at you. Well bless your heart. Throw a rock into a pack of dogs and a hit dog will yelp.

 

[WaywardVol]

So you took that as directed at you. Well bless your heart. Throw a rock into a pack of dogs and a hit dog will yelp.

Your post had no context (literally zilch) and I was the last to comment. My bad. I don’t know how I could have ever jumped to such wild, unfounded conclusion. My sincerest apologies.

 

[yankee vol]

Dont get me wrong, I’ll be there. I don’t know how much I’ve spent in beer the last few years, but I think it affords me some constructive criticism. Afterall, this is it. Not much else can happen going forward. The fact is, most of the upgrades will be off limits to the common fan. My apologies if I don’t drink the koolaid and say, “thank you!”

What upgrades are off limits to the common fan?

 

[preacherman20]

Every midweek game for the last two years has been sold out. People just don’t show up. There is nothing you can do, I do not believe, to get most of them to show up for midweek games. But the tickets have been sold.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Have you seen pricing? I have quality seats that have gone up a significant amount, and still no access to any real amenities. I have better access to amenities with general admission seats at Smokies Stadium. Granted, I’m indifferent to whether the Smokies win. When you attend 25+ games, plus buy regional and supers tickets, these are things that come to mind.

Your amenity is great seats to watch a national championship program play baseball. We have a small land-locked stadium. There is very little they can do to transform the footprint of the stadium. A facelift and expanded seats is the best we can hope for and I’m just glad we’re getting that.

 

[WaywardVol]

What upgrades are off limits to the common fan?

Most of the building is upward, so there will be no access to those concourses without. Much like the room behind home plate. You have to pay extra to be able to go get an ice cream sandwich.

 

[WaywardVol]

Your amenity is great seats to watch a national championship program play baseball. We have a small land-locked stadium. There is very little they can do to transform the footprint of the stadium. A facelift and expanded seats is the best we can hope for and I’m just glad we’re getting that.

The Product on the field isn’t under question. I’ve certainly never brought it up. However, if you’d ever been to other premier SEC stadiums you’d know what I’m talking about. With the prices we’re seeing now, it’s only fair to expect a better fan experience.

 

[taylorvol]

What upgrades are off limits to the common fan?

I assume Rocky Top Club, MVP Room, and the new luxury suites.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

The Product on the field isn’t under question. I’ve certainly never brought it up. However, if you’d ever been to other premier SEC stadiums you’d know what I’m talking about. With the prices we’re seeing now, it’s only fair to expect a better fan experience.

We do need more restrooms and concessions. More food choices would be good. And dadgum it...what do we have to do to get a little Vols helmet with soft serve ice cream in it?