Development Coming to Area Around New Sulphur Dell Ballpark

The sons of Nashville Sounds (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) Managing Partner Frank Ward have paid $6 million to buy and develop two tracts of land in the area near the team’s new ballpark at Sulphur Dell.  Read more here.

Sounds Attendance Jumps 43.3% in New Ballpark

There is a long season ahead before we can truly determine the success of the new Sulphur Dell ballpark built for the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League), but 16 home games in, the team has had three sellouts, and attendance has increased by 43.3% over last year from an average of 4,909 to 7,034.  Read more here.

Sounds Open New Ballpark

The Nashville Sounds (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) opened their new Sulphur Dell ballpark in front of a capacity crowd of 10,459. Read more and view news report here.  View photo gallery of First Tennessee Park’s inaugural home opener here.

Sounds New Ballpark to Open on Time

The recent snow and ice may have slowed down construction on the Nashville Sounds’ (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) new Sulphur Dell stadium, but it’s still on track to be open for business by opening day on April 17.  Watch new report and ballpark tour here.

Mayor, Sounds Announce Parking Plan for First Season at First Tennessee Park

Mayor Karl Dean and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) announced Friday a parking plan for fans attending games during the 2015 season at First Tennessee Park.  According to the press release, fans are “strongly encouraged” to park at the Metro Courthouse Garage and then take a free shuttle to the ballpark.  Read more and watch news report here.

A Tour of the New Sulphur Dell Ballpark

On Wednesday afternoon, Nashville (TN) Mayor Karl Dean and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) gave the media a tour of all three levels of the new $65-million, 10,000-seat ballpark under construction at Sulphur Dell. Unfortunately, the $18 million parking garage won’t be ready in time.  Read more and watch news report here.

124 Acres for Natural Gas Pipeline Removal

Mayor Karl Dean‘s administration is in negotiations to give Piedmont Natural Gas 124 acres of city-owned property in order to cover the relocation of a natural gas pipeline discovered during construction of the new ballpark for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League).  Read more here.  View stadium construction photos here.

Price Tag Rises for New Nashville Ballpark

Construction of the new stadium for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) has triggered a projected $5 million in additional city spending to cover new water lines, electrical lines and paving that was not factored into the project’s overall $65-million price tag.  Read more here.  View stadium construction photos here.

Embrey Breaks Ground on Luxury Apartment Complex Adjacent to Sounds New Ballpark

PRESS RELEASE – Embrey Partners has begun construction on its newest development, The Carillon, a luxury apartment community located adjacent to First Tennessee Park, the new home of the Nashville Sounds.

Retail Space Planned Next to Sounds New Ballpark

New York City-based developer and co-owner of the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) Frank Ward is planning up to 30,000 square feet of retail space for his planned development to sit adjacent to First Tennessee Park in Sulphur Dell.  Read more here.

Saying Goodbye to Greer

Nashville Scene writer Kay West shares her very personal goodbye to Greer Stadium, as the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) prepare to turn out the lights at the old stadium before moving to their new Sulphur Dell digs next spring.  Read more here.

Breaking News: A First Look at the New Nashville Ballpark

We are pleased to report that our site is the first to announce that Joe Mock from BaseballParks.com has prepared a look at the construction site of First Tennessee Park, which will be the new home for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (International League) in 2015.  Read more and view photos here.

Sounds to Host Virtual Tour of New Ballpark

The Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) will host a virtual video tour and informational meeting about the minor-league baseball team’s new ballpark on July 8.  Read more here.

Ancient Artifacts Uncovered at Site of Future Sulphur Dell Ballpark

Experts say an excavation at the site of Nashville’s future Sulphur Dell ballpark for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) uncovered ancient artifacts, including broken pottery from a salt factory dating back to 1150 A.D.  Despite the discovery, digging to find more artifacts has stopped and construction of the ballpark is moving forward.  Read more and view photos here.

Design Teams Present Development Visions for Sulphur Dell Ballpark Area

Design work continues for the neighborhood surrounding the future baseball stadium at Sulphur Dell for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League).  Four design teams from some of the top schools in the nation presented their visions Thursday in the Urban Land Institute’s annual competition to redevelop one neighborhood in the country.  Read more and view news report here.

Legislature OKs Booze for New Sulphur Dell Ballpark

Tennessee State lawmakers on Monday passed legislation allowing hard liquor sales at the new Sulphur Dell ballpark under construction for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League).  The new stadium is set to open a year from now in April 2015, and it appears fans will be able to celebrate with a nice stiff drink.  Read more here.

Sulphur Dell Ballpark Groundbreaking Set for Jan. 27

The Nashville (TN) Mayor’s office has announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sulphur Dell ballpark for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) will be held January 27 and will include a festival and a special appearance by MLB All-Star Albert Pujols.  Read more here.  View news report here.

Bids for New Nashville Ballpark Higher Than Expected

Despite bids that came in some $5 million higher than what city officials said a new Sulphur Dell ballpark for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) would cost, Nashville (TN) Mayor Karl Dean says the the new facility will come in on budget.  Read more here.

New Nashville Ballpark Renderings Revealed

New renderings have been released for the developing Sulphur Dell ballpark for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League).  Read more and view news report here.  View slideshow here.

Nashville Ballpark Approved, Construction Could Begin in January

The new Sulphur Dell baseball stadium for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) has been approved.  The Metro Council in Nashville (TN) on Tuesday voted 29-7 to issue municipal revenue bonds to cover the planned $37 million construction of a 10,000-capacity ballpark north of downtown, $23 million in land acquisition costs and $5 million in capitalized interest.  Read more here.

Sulphur Dell Ballpark Rounding Third

The Metro Council in Nashville (TN) is poised to give the go-ahead to construction of a new ballpark for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) Tuesday night, setting the stage for the minor league baseball team to start playing in a new Sulphur Dell home in 16 months.  Read more here.

Nashville Ballpark Deal Moves Forward

Members of Metro Council overwhelmingly approved several pieces of legislation that will make it possible to build a new Sulphur Dell stadium for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League).  Read more and watch news report here.

Councilmembers Tussle Over Mixed-Use Protections

Batting around competing definitions of “skin in the game,” two Metro Council committees reached a split verdict Monday on a proposal to make the owners of the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) pay up if the mixed-use development they’re planning doesn’t arrive soon after a new taxpayer-funded baseball stadium opens.  Read more here.

Nashville Saves $6 Million Over 2006 Ballpark Plan

The seven years since Nashville’s Metro Council last approved a new ballpark for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) have brought a new council, new mayor, new owners of the minor league baseball team, and a lower construction price tag.  Read more and view great historic Sulphur Dell photo gallery here.

Sulphur Dell Ballpark Plan Moves Forward with State Land Transfer

Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s plan to build a new ballpark for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) at the historic Sulphur Dell site north of downtown took a key step forward Monday as a group of state officials approved a $23 million land transfer to the city.  Read more and watch news report here.

$150 Million Price Tag for Sulphur Dell Ballpark Project

The total cost of the new ballpark project at Sulphur Dell for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) will be about $150 million, officials announced Monday.  As part of the project’s public-private partnership, the city’s portion of the tab will be $65 million.  Read more here.

Sounds Agree to Sulphur Dell Ballpark Deal

The Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) have reached agreements with the state of Tennessee and a real estate developer that call for the construction of a new ballpark in Sulphur Dell for the club that could open in time for the 2015 season, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean announced Friday.  Read more here.

Plans Presented for New Sounds Ballpark

The Metro Planning Department held a public meeting Thursday at the Nashville (TN) Farmers Market to present detailed plans for a new 10,000-seat stadium at the historic Sulphur Dell site in north Nashville for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League).  Read more and watch news report here.

Sulphur Dell Stadium Project Being Revived in Nashville

Nashville (TN) Mayor Karl Dean’s administration has presented state officials with plans to build an $80 million ballpark development for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League) on the old Sulphur Dell site.  Read more here.  Thanks to  Joe DeLeonard for the links.

Sounds Like East Bank Site for New Ballpark

Of the three potential locations identified for a new ballpark for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds (Pacific Coast League), the East Bank of the Cumberland River is the clear winner in the eyes of the team’s ownership.  The Sounds don’t seem to have much interest in the Sulphur Dell or North Gulch sites, if the city wants a healthier financial commitment from the club.  Read more and view aerial rendering here.