Neyland renovations restarting

[BigOrange15]

I was hoping they would get rid of that ramp and have the plaza and entry way like gate 21

Absolutely not, have to keep the M E G A R A M P lol.

 

[ArmchairQB]

I’m glad the six pack contingent has weighed in on my post. We will have a new stadium in a new location within 15 years. Take your life savings to the cage at the Flamingo and bet it all.

For that to be true we’d have to accept the premise that we’re in the middle of 200-300 million dollars worth of renovations that we plan to use for only a decade or so. Unless it’s getting hit by a meteor or the whole thing disappears down into a cave, it’s not happening.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

For that to be true we’d have to accept the premise that we’re in the middle of 200-300 million dollars worth of renovations that we plan to use for only a decade or so. Unless it’s getting hit by a meteor or the whole thing disappears down into a cave, it’s not happening.

Both could happen, especially the falling into a cave thing.

 

[ArmchairQB]

Both could happen, especially the falling into a cave thing.

58 degrees for every game sounds great. I’d say find it and keep it, and man it’d be loud, too.

 

[Volbrando]

I think that was the old plan, this is the plan that was released in June:

I don't see the dome in this image... when is that coming?

 

[Volbrando]

That courtyard going to be an awesome place to put up a statue to our first Heisman winner - Hendon Hooker !!!

Hendo-Heisman courtyard - sponsored by Truly

 

[cobbwebb0710]

58 degrees for every game sounds great. I’d say find it and keep it, and man it’d be loud, too.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I don't see the dome in this image... when is that coming?

We should do something like the Bayern Munich stadium and just light up the whole damn thing in BIG ORANGE!!

 

[northknoxvol]

Shouldnt Hookers statue be on a street corner? LOL Blue font

 

[NighthawkVol]

I’m one. Reminiscing but definitely not crying. LONG overdue. If I recall correctly, a plan for renovating the south end was first announced back in the 1990’s. I’ve been patiently waiting. I’ve held season tickets there since 1976.

The view from the river is kinda bad. The metal beams with rust on them is a bad look, which is made worse since that's otherwise the best shot of the stadium (and one frequently shown on TV). I can't wait until they have those concourses widened/modernized and that facade bricked up and attractive like Gate 21.

Also, from a sheer utilitarian standpoint, it's awful. My seats are in W, but I sat in J for the Florida game because we wanted to sit together with friends....getting around over there is awful. It's body to body and you can't move.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Shouldnt Hookers statue be on a street corner? LOL Blue font

Yes!
Peyton’s pass
Phillip Fulmer way
Hookers corner...

 

[VOLfrombama]

The view from the river is kinda bad. The metal beams with rust on them is a bad look, which is made worse since that's otherwise the best shot of the stadium (and one frequently shown on TV). I can't wait until they have those concourses widened/modernized and that facade bricked up and attractive like Gate 21.

Also, from a sheer utilitarian standpoint, it's awful. My seats are in W, but I sat in J for the Florida game because we wanted to sit together with friends....getting around over there is awful. It's body to body and you can't move.

I would bet good money that they're going to have to pay someone to take all the lead paint off those support beams before they enclose them.

 

[NighthawkVol]

I've been on the East side for 15 years. The South and East concourses, concessions, and restrooms are an embarrassment. Awesome to hear that our improvements are in the works.

Go Vols!

Will they work on the East side? Has that been announced as a plan?

 

[VOLfrombama]

I think that was the old plan, this is the plan that was released in June:

That ramp is awful and takes up way too much room.

 

[NighthawkVol]

That ramp is awful and takes up way too much room.

Agree. I like the first rendering better.

 

[joevols89]

I think that was the old plan, this is the plan that was released in June:

So what about the south east & east side? Especially the SE side.

Those press and luxury boxes also need a facelift.

 

[rikberry31]

Now, restroom upgrades are a must.

They better not take out the trenches, they save a lot of time.

 

[IndianaVol]

That ramp is awful and takes up way too much room.

The ramp does take a lot of space, but it's benefits far outweigh the space it uses.
It is an avenue for people in the upper deck to get in and out without ever going through the lower deck areas.
It also provides a way for vendors, contractors, and materials to get the upper concourses most efficiently.
I recall seeing pictures of last year's renovations with trucks and such on that ramp delivering materials.

 

[orange_glory]

Agree. I like the first rendering better.

I agree. I wonder if they had to scale back due to an increase in the cost of everything.

 

[orange_glory]

That ramp is awful and takes up way too much room.

Looks like Neyland has a tail or an arm growing out of it.

 

[utnut1]

Question, have you guys ever heard about the supposed massive limestone cavern under the stadium?

Yes, my brother is a core sample drill rig foreman and has worked UT campus for years. Years ago when they were drilling for TBA, he said they hit a cave. They brought in hundreds of concrete trucks to fill the void they hit. Bro said it was probably just running right into the river out of some underwater hole.

 

[VOLfrombama]

The ramp does take a lot of space, but it's benefits far outweigh the space it uses.
It is an avenue for people in the upper deck to get in and out without ever going through the lower deck areas.
It also provides a way for vendors, contractors, and materials to get the upper concourses most efficiently.
I recall seeing pictures of last year's renovations with trucks and such on that ramp delivering materials.

The other rendering had the ramp tucked up against the stadium, with 3-4 levels, and some banners hanging from it. I liked that design better.

 

[vols40]

Neyland Stadium renovation restarts as Vols football plays road games

It's been a long time coming for this side of the stadium. I'm excited but I bet the ghosts are upset.

I love walking the concourse around the entire stadium. I hope the renovations somehow are able to as best they can keep those character traits of this icon we all treasure.

 

[onevol74]

I think that was the old plan, this is the plan that was released in June:

If that is all you are going to do, then why bother?

 

[onevol74]

I’m glad the six pack contingent has weighed in on my post. We will have a new stadium in a new location within 15 years. Take your life savings to the cage at the Flamingo and bet it all.

I am old and a traditionalist, but I thought the university made a huge mistake by not buying land in the south side of the river when it was dirt cheap and moving the athletic complexes over there with nice pedestrian bridges and improved roads. We could have built state of the art venues that could have been the best in the country.