Neyland Stadium Renovations - Updated

#902
#902
I don't know if this has been discussed but does anyone know where the statue of General Neyland will be placed I was thinking out in front of Gate 21
 
#903
#903
the.one.the.only said:
wtf

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

these next ones are pretty sweet. the gate was open so I just walked in...

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

Picasa Web Albums - Jason.Webster - neyland stadium

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walk by this everyday with a camera, but always too worried to go through that gate.
 
#905
#905
coach931 said:
I don't know if this has been discussed but does anyone know where the statue of General Neyland will be placed I was thinking out in front of Gate 21
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Under the press box around gate 16 in the middle of the west side under the press box (looking right up Peyton Manning Pass).
 
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#906
#906
AllOrange'07 said:
This. I really hope that the renovation efforts extend down towards the riverfront. It's sad to think that the UT campus sits on a river in the foothills of the Smokies, yet we are consistently ranked as one of the ugliest campuses in the country. I think that the 3 main steps to UT becoming a beautiful campus are (1) strip renovation, including burial of electric lines and enforcement of uniform building codes, (2) Green Initiatives such as the new Ayres courtyard and the Pedestriant Walkway and it's future expansion, and (3) (the one I hope for...) the eventual removal of the riverfront water treatment plant and the railyards from UT's campus. The riverfront land could be incredible park space, or serve as a great setting for University buildings. Also, it's a shame that the new lady-vols soccer and softball stadiums are separated from the campus by the terrible eyesore of the railyards.
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My thoughts exactly. That area has tons of potential. Building student housing and a park over there would not only look great, it would help reduce the flow of traffic on Cumberland too. The railroad bridge could be converted into a pedestrian bridge to trails and future developments on the other side of the river – some decent bars/nightlife on the south side riverfront would be sweet.

If UT could acquire and service some of the tracks, maybe they could create a modern transportation solution for students similar to WVU's PRT system and connect the Cherokee Campus to the Agriculture/Main Campus. The City could even repurpose the track that goes from the south side of the river, down the backbone of the Fort, to downtown for public transit use.

Of course none of this will ever happen. :) I'm guessing a 3rd bridge would need to be built in order to reroute the tracks that occupy the space. Other sections of the tracks would need to be reworked as well. Even if there is a feasible way to move/change everything else in that zone, it would no doubt be very expensive. But I've always liked the idea.
 
#913
#913
BLEBYU said:
I assume so, she walks the hill twice a day so she will keep our pic fix up...
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When I was going to school there we always bragged our coeds had the strongest legs in the SEC-because of The Hill. There were more classes up there than now though. :hi:
 
#915
#915
you know, i think we scrutinize a bit too much. my wife and sister-in-law both went to UGA and the love the look of knoxville and the UT campus. i guess there is always room for improvement, but some angles of the ut campus are really great. they are big city girls and i think the town of athens although super cool was a little small for them.

i do agree with your assessment however. it could certainly look nicer.

I-CUP Insider said:
My thoughts exactly. That area has tons of potential. Building student housing and a park over there would not only look great, it would help reduce the flow of traffic on Cumberland too. The railroad bridge could be converted into a pedestrian bridge to trails and future developments on the other side of the river – some decent bars/nightlife on the south side riverfront would be sweet.

If UT could acquire and service some of the tracks, maybe they could create a modern transportation solution for students similar to WVU's PRT system and connect the Cherokee Campus to the Agriculture/Main Campus. The City could even repurpose the track that goes from the south side of the river, down the backbone of the Fort, to downtown for public transit use.

Of course none of this will ever happen. :) I'm guessing a 3rd bridge would need to be built in order to reroute the tracks that occupy the space. Other sections of the tracks would need to be reworked as well. Even if there is a feasible way to move/change everything else in that zone, it would no doubt be very expensive. But I've always liked the idea.
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#918
#918
jcolli30, thanks for the update.

Looking forward to seeing how the staging area in front of the amphitheater turns out. Curious how they will finish out the side with the metal pieces put in today (last picture0.
 
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