Lindsey Nelson Stadium,

[WallyBalls]

I did catch Ben McKee mention on 247's fall ball podcast (good listen if you want a fall recap) sounded like they were flying steel around during some of the scrimmages he was at in the last week or so.

Maybe we'll start to see some stuff rising soon.

 

[fryeguy93]

Stopped by on Saturday morning to take a look
There is now steel standing behind the right field side of grandstand.
I can't get inside to look but I'm stunned how little has been done.

I still think the best plan is to play the first part of the season at Covenant or Smokies Stadium. Added benefits of more seating as well. Hell! why not play the entire season at one or both places and allow the contractor more time and space to get it done? They'll have to largely shut down the jobsite once the season begines and add temporary paving, fencing and protections.

I'm anxious to see where the radio and TV people are going to be stuck as I'm not sure they will have a media both in place by mid February.

Covenant Ball Park is clearly further along than LNS.

Just get it done and we'll see it all complete in 2026. Quit Vandy-ing this thing up.

 

[MAD]

It’s been super slow. Delayed by unmarked and abandoned utilities. Lots of work to do!

Maybe they should have waited until the Smokeys stadium was ready before they started construction?

 

[chuckiepoo]

Maybe they should have waited until the Smokeys stadium was ready before they started construction?

Pour on moar steam!

 

[@1RBFjr]

I was over on campus earlier this morning. I couldn’t see anything coming out of the ground on the third base side, but I’m sure they are working. An upper deck is clearly coming out of the ground on the first base side.

 

[WallyBalls]

Well, that's honestly more than I expected. Seems slightly encouraging.

 

[MAD]

The best, most passionate fan base in America. Of course, every fan base has their morons/outliers. Bless. Their. Hearts.

 

[cardvolfan]

I was over on campus earlier this morning. I couldn’t see anything coming out of the ground on the third base side, but I’m sure they are working. An upper deck is clearly coming out of the ground on the first base side. View attachment 692594View attachment 692595View attachment 692596

Good pics, thanks. Any idea on Section C and the seats up around the former pressbox?

 

[@1RBFjr]

Good pics, thanks. Any idea on Section C and the seats up around the former pressbox?

I couldn’t get a good shot of it from up close simply because of the construction zone, but the old home plate entrance is where you see a dip in the 2 x 4 railing, and I think section C is immediately to the left, behind the tall construction equipment

 

[cardvolfan]

I couldn’t get a good shot of it from up close simply because of the construction zone, but the old home plate entrance is where you see a dip in the 2 x 4 railing, and I think section C is immediately to the left, behind the tall construction equipment View attachment 692726

Oh cool. Thanks for the info.

 

[taylorvol]

View attachment 692711

That’s outstanding and next level!

 

[taylorvol]

Here’s a few I took a couple of weeks ago.

 

[taylorvol]

Here’s some updates from late afternoon today.

 

[WallyBalls]

I just can't wait to celebrate when the net poles are gone.

 

[mattdingus2002]

I just can't wait to celebrate when the net poles are gone.

I wonder how they plan to attach the net now? Maybe at the top of the new deck?

 

[taylorvol]

I wonder how they plan to attach the net now? Maybe at the top of the new deck?

The poles are still there but hope they will be gone soon. It should be a crime to sell those seats with an obstructed view of the pole without any notification on the ticket.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

Might be a higher net. For sure won't be as many foul balls going over to the frat houses.

 

[WallyBalls]

I wonder how they plan to attach the net now? Maybe at the top of the new deck?

That's my understanding. Somehow it'll tie into that new structure and be more like what's at most parks now.

 

[beachvol23]

It’s been super slow. Delayed by unmarked and abandoned utilities. Lots of work to do!

Thanks, no surprise there! That’s always an issue working around existing structures instead of a clean site. Is four months enough time to get it done?

 

[Volprofch05]

 

[Volstylexx]

Thanks all for sharing the updates. Will be an incredible day on Rocky Top when the ribbon is cut on this beautiful park!

 

[Halph66]

That’s my question. How were they able to build the new Smokies Stadium for ~$110M but a renovation will cost $105M?

One has to wonder the fact that the Vols renovation is at a state run university is impacting the cost. Red tape drives the cost up.

 

[taylorvol]

Thanks, no surprise there! That’s always an issue working around existing structures instead of a clean site. Is four months enough time to get it done?

They have 3 months left so I personally don’t think so. The past few months has seen almost perfect weather for construction. I suspect the next 3 months will have weather challenges. I also suspect many items scheduled for phase 1 (25 season) will push into phase 2 (26 season) but hope I’m wrong.

 

[taylorvol]

Some pics from Sunday.

 

[txbo]

Appears they need to get busy on a press box.