Renovations to Neyland Stadium's west concourse, including creation of first level mezzanine, locker room and media center upgrades, and addition of Letterman's room should be done in time for the Vols' season opener Sept. 13, the University of Tennessee announced today.
UT Executive Associate Athletic Director John Currie took media on a tour.
The second phase of the work also includes extensive brick work around the field level and amenities such as new family bathrooms and improved access for fans.
"Neyland Stadium holds a special place in the heart of Tennessee fans everywhere," said Mike Hamilton, UT Athletic Director. "I believe these renovations will enhance the fan experience for years to come."
The entire project, once all phases are complete, will come in at about $200 million, according to UT Athletics Department projections.
More details online and in Thursday's News Sentinel.
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Comments » 12
volwalk writes:
I will be there!!
GO VOLS!
RJ_Vol writes:
I have to agree w/ General on this one!
pdhuff#552644 writes:
You don't reckon ol' Neyland will just decide to cave in some day, do you?
She's been around a while.
bshone#598776 writes:
I saw the brick around the field and it looks significantly better than that tan/peach-stained padding that used to be around the field-level. One concern might be for the wide outs, especially on fade routes - there ain't much room between the endzone and the brick wall in the corners.
IceVol writes:
Do I still have to wear a hard hat to class?
murrayvol writes:
And we will General, until it hurts.
ULTIMATEVOLUNTEER writes:
PLEASE do NOT renovate "the cave!" inside of gate 20.
cobbwebb writes:
wow our recruits wont look like they are sitting in the cheap seats at a christenberry middle school game any longer they have a fancy brick wall around them now. make neyland beautiful mr hamilton
LadyVolsEighTimes writes:
AShley, UCLA is 12 days ahead of the home Opener. Our second week is an off week now.
tigervol9802 writes:
General -
I'm wondering if a large coke will break the $5 barrier this year?
Are they still way over budget?
imw8n4u writes:
I wish they would build an upgraded jumbotron on the north side with some of that money.
ULTIMATEVOLUNTEER writes:
what's the over/under this year on mispronounced names by Bobby ???
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