McMinnville Looking For Baseball, Softball Coaches
McMinnville Parks and Recreation is searching for youth baseball and softball coaches to keep up with one of the highest spring registrations in league history. McMinnville Athletic Coordinator Terry Beard said the pool of players is increasing every year. He said with over 500 kids signed up, five of the 40 teams are without a […]
Livingston Academy Baseball Field To Be Named In Honor Of Pat Swallows
Overton County School Board has approved naming Livingston Academy’s Baseball Field after long-time coach Pat Swallows. In addition to coaching, Swallows served as a guidance counselor for LA for 41 years. He began the program in 1969. “I spent a lot of my life on that baseball field and I had the opportunity to have […]
TTU Seeking State Approval For Artificial Turf At Baseball And Softball Fields
Tennessee Tech wants to replace its real grass at the baseball and softball fields with artificial turf. Capital Projects and Maintenance Director Jim Cobb said the university will request project approval from the state building commission next month. “Obviously, we are trying to have little to no impact on their seasons,” Cobb said. “Mark Wilson […]
Registration Underway For Putnam County Baseball And Softball
The baseball and softball season returns with the Putnam County Youth Baseball and Softball League open for registration. Sign-ups are accepted until March 18th. President Dustin Allen said anyone from the ages four to 18 can play. “This year we’re also having softball,” Allen said. “Cane Creek will offer ages 4-8 for the coach pitch […]
Cane Creek Youth Fields To Get New Fencing
Two youth fields at the Cane Creek Sportsplex are set to get new fencing. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the upgrades will hopefully increase the capability for more tournaments in the area. “Getting new fencing and elevating the fencing, raising the fencing in the outfield,” Woods said. “We can move the home plate […]
Fentress County Executive Wants More Improvements At Ball Park
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said he wants to prioritize improvements to the Kirby Johnson Memorial Ball Park. Johnson said the two things he sees as the biggest needs are another field and additional parking. Johnson said some nights draw as many as 500 people. “Hopefully we can come up with something in the works […]
Livingston in Need of Umpires this Season
The City of Livingston is looking for umpires for their summer baseball leagues. Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hayes said that after the pandemic, many of their umpires stepped away from the game, leaving a greater need for them this season. “These guys are what helps make the league–without umpires, it’s kind of hard to […]
Clay County HS Repainting Sportsplex To Solve Issues For Baseball
The Clay County High School Sportsplex is getting a new look after concerns from the baseball team. Principal Teia Arms said that the baseball coach brought up the need for a new paint scheme before the season started. Arms said that the sand color was putting off a glare on sunny days that was affecting […]
Algood Ballpark Set To Return To City’s Control On July 1
The Algood Ballpark is set to be back in the city’s control this summer after the city reached an agreement with Putnam County. Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said that they approached the county about taking back the ballpark as part of its plan to form a dedicated parks and recreation department. Fowler said the county […]
Clay County High School Scoreboard Potentially by Spring
Clay County High School hopes to have a new scoreboard for the baseball and softball teams by the start of the season. Clay County Athletic Director Rob Edwards said the school board voted to accept bids on the project, and bids are due by November 6. Edwards said he wanted to start making progress this […]
